Recommendations - Cleveland Police, February 2021
Recommendation date: 16 February 2021
Response due: 13 April 2021
Published: 9 December 2021
Welfare and vulnerable people
Our learning was identified from a conduct matter where we investigated the use of police systems and performed checks by a Cleveland Police staff member.
Recommendations (3)
Recommendation 1
Awaiting Response
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends Cleveland Police assess whether it is feasible to provide a solution to enable members of staff to record the reason for checks when they are not directly involved in an incident. The Niche administrator for Cleveland Police … Read more
Recommendation 2
Accepted
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends Cleveland Police reviews its management systems for performance and training to ensure there are robust mechanisms in place to ensure staff comply with all mandatory training packages, while ensuring performance reviews are carried out and maintained. Do … Read more
Force Response
Accepted action: I accept that this has been an organisational failing. As referenced above there have been a number of significant improvements made and the return of command and control of the staff to Cleveland police ensures that all staff … Read more
Recommendation 3
Awaiting Response
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends Cleveland Police assesses whether there is a general problem with the manner in which emails are used internally or whether it is particular to individual members of staff. If appropriate, staff should be reminded of the manner … Read more