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Report 15 of the 9 July 2009 meeting of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee, contains the workplan of the committee.

Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

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Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

Report: 15
Date: 9 July 2009
By: Chief Executive

Summary

This report outlines a workplan by which the committee will fulfil its role as agreed in its terms of reference.

A. Recommendation

That

the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee agrees the proposed work programme;
agrees to review the work programme in October in the light of priorities within Met Forward; and
agrees an equality objective(s) for the Committee.

B. Supporting information

Terms of reference

1. The current terms of reference for the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee are set out at Appendix 1.

Summary of work programme

2. Below can be found a proposed work plan for the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee.

Thurs 3 September 2009 2.00 pm (joint meeting of the Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committee)

Interim budget submission
Proposed key headings of Policing Plan draft key corporate and business group PIs

Thurs 3 September 2009 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Policing Pledge – update
BME satisfaction gap - update
Forensic Medical Examiners - update
Use of analysts within the MPS
Stockwell progress

Thurs 15 October 2009 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Proposed key headings of Policing Plan with text, PIs and initial targets
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Property/Metaphor implementation (or when Metaphor implemented)
MPS intelligence reporting systems
Public Order Review
Stockwell progress
Professional Standards performance indicators

Thurs 22 October 2009 2.00 pm (joint meeting of the Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committee)

Draft final Budget and Business Plan.

Thurs 5 November 2009 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Update on Policing Plan to include most recent draft , PIs and targets
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Travel concession – review of travel benefit - update
The role and work of the Directorate of Legal Services
MPS response to Laming – update
CO performance
Stockwell progress
Sec 44 evaluations – MPA and MPS

Thurs 19 November 2009 2.00 pm (joint meeting of the Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committee)

Draft final Budget and Business Plan

Thurs 3 December 2009 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Update on Policing Plan to include most recent draft , PIs and targets
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Westminster BOCU inspection – update
Update on Human Rights Act 1998, MPA and MPS report

Thurs 7 January 2010 2.00 pm

Update on Policing Plan to include most recent draft , PIs and target
Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Discussion on draft Policing Plan, including delivery of changes resulting from full Authority
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Taylor (Directorate of Professional Standards) – last 6 monthly update
Professional Standards performance indicators

Thurs 4 February 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group

Thurs 4 March 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group

Thurs 1 April 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
• Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Professional Standards performance indicators

Thurs 13 May 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group

Thurs 10 June 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Policing London Annual Report 2008/09

Thurs 1 July 2010 2.00 pm

Urgent actions (if any) and urgent operational issues - oral report (if any)
Urgent actions and authorisation for funding of legal representation and authorisation of requests for settlement of civil claims (if any)
Appointments to Sub-committees and vice chair of SOPC
Report on the Sub-committees of the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
Headline performance report
Thematic performance report from a business group
Professional Standards performance indicators (including anything specific in relation to Taylor)
The role and work of the Directorate of Legal Services

Equality Objective for the Committee

3. As part of its strategic role, the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee is responsible for commissioning scrutinies and receiving scrutiny reports. In doing so, the Committee will:

ensure that the terms of reference of all scrutinies include the need to conduct an equalities impact assessment (EqIA); and
in receiving scrutiny reports, ensure that the equalities issues have been adequately addressed and equalities impact assessment have been correctly carried out.

4. In addition, the Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will ensure that equality and diversity issues are adequately considered within all performance reports.

C. Race and equality impact

Through 3 and 4 above, the MPA will ensure that the needs of diverse communities are central to its work and that of the MPS. Through them it will also ensure that its duties, from equalities legislation and its own policies, are properly carried out.

D. Financial implications

There are no direct financial implications arising from this report.

E. Background papers

None

F. Contact details

Report author: Jane Harwood, Deputy Chief Executive, MPA

For information contact:

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

Appendix 1

Current terms of reference

Strategic and Operational Policing Committee

The Committee is responsible for:

the MPA’s oversight and approval of strategic operational policing policy / priorities and the business change that supports this
at the strategic level ensuring that this policy and planning results in improved operational performance and productivity
ensuring that the MPA is effective and outcome-focused in discharging its responsibilities, for example through its business plan and scrutiny programme
The MPA’s statutory responsibilities for professional standards, including dealing with complaints against ACPO rank officers
dealing with urgent business or matters that do not come within the terms of reference of other committees.

To oversee and approve MPS operational policing policy and business change at the strategic level, including working with the Commissioner to develop and consult on the Policing Plan.
In liaison with the Finance and Resources Committee, to develop an approach that achieves better integration between the MPA /MPS policing and financial plans.
To liaise with the Communities, Equalities and People Committee so that issues and priorities identified through that committee’s community engagement / consultation activities can be taken account of in the development of strategic policies and plans.
To ensure that MPS policy, planning and business change results in improved operational performance and productivity in respect of key priorities and targets and that risks that might adversely affect this are actively managed, working with the Corporate Governance Committee as appropriate.
To identify and be responsible for the Authority’s response in respect of crosscutting issues, such as the 2012 London Olympics and counter-terrorism. The committee will liaise with the Finance and Resources Committee in relation to the financial planning for the 2012 Olympics.
In consultation with other committees as appropriate, to develop the Authority’s corporate strategy and business plan (for approval by the full Authority) and to monitor implementation and the effectiveness of outcomes.
To satisfy the Authority’s statutory duty to monitor MPS complaints procedures.
To exercise the Authority’s responsibilities in respect of reports, allegations or complaints against ACPO rank police officers, in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
To consider high profile and sensitive cases in line with the MPA/MPS protocol. Where a claim for compensation has been made, the Committee will:
1. receive a quarterly information report on compensation cases settled by the Commissioner; and
2. consider, for recommendation to the Authority, those cases, which require a decision by the Authority to settle a claim for compensation. (However, where a decision cannot wait for the next meeting of the Authority, the Committee is authorised to agree terms for a settlement).
To monitor MPS activity in relation to Employment Tribunals and grievances and to agree any proposed financial settlements.
To consider any matters relating to Police Appeal Tribunals and to arrange for the appointment of Authority Members to serve on Tribunals as and when required.
To consider and recommend to the Authority a rolling scrutiny / service review programme. This will include agreeing:
- project scope
- budget
- membership
- timescale
The committee may make decisions where:
- an issue is of relevance to more than one committee
- is not included in the terms of reference of any other committee and does not require a decision by the full Authority
- a decision is required urgently before the next meeting of the appropriate body
Policing Performance
1. To consider and monitor performance against the Policing Plan targets and any performance indicators set locally or by external organisations. In doing so, the committee will consider performance at both a corporate and borough level in order to identify best practice;
2. To consider and monitor MPS performance in relation to priority business areas
3. To advise on the setting of relevant performance indicators and targets in annual plans and corporate strategies
Working with the Commissioner and the Strategic & Operational Policing Committee, to prepare and recommend to the Authority an annual policing and performance plan.
To lead on the production of the Authority’s annual report and any joint annual report prepared in conjunction with the MPS.
To consider issues relating to criminal justice performance
To be responsible for the Authority’s press and public relations strategy and activities.
To ensure that the MPA engages in and influences national police reform issues.
To have due regard in exercising the committee’s responsibilities to equal opportunities generally, the general duty of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and the requirements of other equalities legislation.
The Committee has three Sub-committees – there terms of reference are:

Counter-Terrorism and Protective Services Sub-Committee

To ensure effective MPA oversight of MPS CT activity including the co-ordination of CT activity across MPS business groups
To consider progress against national/international counter terrorism responsibilities and also the related responsibilities and duties under specialist crime Directorate
To consider areas of protective service policing that require Members to be higher vetted.
To work with the MPS to ensure improved transparency to the delivery of CT activity (as far as is practicable), and to improve the mechanisms in place to engage effectively with London’s diverse communities
To ensure effective governance arrangements are established between ACPO(TAM) and the MPS
To ensure the MPS is making the most effective, efficient and cost conscious use of resources (staff, money, IT etc.)
To monitor progress against the four CONTEST strands
To consider the work of the APA joint CTU oversight group, the implications for the MPA/MPS and how this might be taken forward.

Olympics and Paralympics Sub-committee

Oversee the planning, development and implementation of the policing arrangements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with a view to ensuring that the Games take place safely and securely and that Londoners and those visiting London for the Games are appropriately protected during and in the run up to the Games.
Take steps to ensure that preparations for the 2012 Olympics do not have an adverse impact on delivering the MPA/MPS key strategic objectives in the run up to the 2012 Olympics, and that other public order events taking place in 2012 are not compromised.
Scrutinise the financial arrangements supporting the programme ensuring that at all times agreed MPA budgets are strictly adhered to. Advise finance and resources committee and full authority as appropriate. Ensure compliance with relevant MPS policy and process (e.g. procurement) on those elements of the budget directly within the control of the MPA
Ensure the MPS is developing comprehensive plans to address the Olympics legacy, including estates, personnel and skills, and that these plans are being monitored.
Ensure that the MPS and its partners are developing and implementing an effective Olympics community engagement strategy that is properly co-ordinated and consistent with the engagement strategy of the MPA's Community, Equalities and People Committee.
Oversee the effective integration of equality and diversity work within the MPS Olympic programme, including ensuring that the MPS meets its statutory responsibilities under anti-discrimination legislation.

Professional Standards Cases Sub-Committee

Police Pensions Forfeiture

To determine whether forfeiture of a police officer’s pension should be considered because he or she has been convicted of an offence committed in connection with his/her service as a member of the police force which the Home Secretary may certify as either having been gravely injurious to the interests of the State or liable to lead to serious loss of confidence in the public service.
In the event of the Home Secretary issuing a certificate of forfeiture, to determine the proportion, if any, of the pension which may be forfeited permanently or temporarily.

Senior Officer Conduct

To investigate and deal with any allegations, report and complaints about the conduct of officers of ACPO rank in accordance with appropriate regulations.
To consider all matters relating to discipline against ACPO rank officers, within police regulations.

Business Appeals

To deal with appeals by officers of the MPS against refusals by the Commissioner of permission for them to pursue business interests.

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