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Report 5 of the 5 September 2011 meeting of the Professional Standards Cases Sub-committee, with details on the dip sampling of closed complaints’ files undertaken by members of the Sub-Committee.

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Dip sampling of closed complaints and conduct matters

Report: 5
Date: 5 September 2011
By: on behalf of the Chief Executive

Summary

To report on the dip sampling of closed complaints’ files undertaken by members of the Professional Standards Cases Sub-Committee (“the PSCSC”) in July 2011 and other associated matters.

A. Recommendations

That members

  1. Note and discuss the contents of this report.
  2. Approve the amended checklist for dip sampling of closed complaints’ files.

B. Supporting information

Amended draft checklist

1. As was agreed at the meeting on 4 April 2011, the checklist for the dip sampling of closed complaints’ files has been further amended to include specific references to the Misconduct Investigation Guide (MIG) (see Appendix 1).

Dip sampling of closed complaint files in July 2011

2. For the purpose of the dip sampling exercise in July 2011, members had requested closed complaints’ files on sexual offences. Ten such files were sought from the Directorate of Professional Standards, as follows:

  • 1 from Barnet
  • 1 from Hackney
  • 1 from Brent
  • 1 from Westminster
  • 2 from Hounslow

3. Of the 10 files sought, 9 were received and dip sampled. Members’ findings are included at “Appendix 2”, as an exempt item.

C. Other organisational and community implications

Equality and Diversity Impact

There are no direct equality and diversity issues arising from this report.

Met Forward

The content of this report has the potential to impact adversely on the following strands of Met Forward:-

  • Met Connect – confidence in the Metropolitan Police Service.
  • Met Standards – holding the Commissioner to account.

Financial Implications

There are no immediate financial implications arising from this report.

Legal Implications

Section 15 of the Police Reform Act 2002 requires the Authority to ensure that it is kept informed about complaints made against police officers serving with its force.

Environmental Implications

There are no environmental implications arising from this report.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications arising from this report.

D. Background papers

  • Appendix 1: Amended checklist.
  • Appendix 2: findings of dip sampling review (contained as an exempt item at part 2 of the agenda).

E. Contact details

Report authors: Kalyanee Mendelsohn

For more information contact:

MPA general: 020 7202 0202
Media enquiries: 020 7202 0217/18

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