Agenda and minutes
Venue: MS Teams meeting
Contact: Jamie Sheldon Email: jamie.sheldon@plymouth.gov.uk
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Appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair for the municipal year 2020/21 Additional documents: Minutes: The Panel received a nomination from Councillor Fairman for Councillor Batters to stand as Chair. This was seconded by Councillor Hackett.
There were no other nominations. The panel voted in favour of Councillor Batters taking the position as Chair for the next municipal year.
The Panel received a nomination from Councillor Batters (Chair) for Councillor Haydon to stand as Vice Chair. This was seconded by Councillor Rule.
There were no other nominations. The Panel voted in favour of Councillor Haydon taking the position as Vice Chair for the next municipal year.
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To sign and confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 07 February 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair proposed the minutes of 7 February 2020 to the panel for approval; this was seconded by Councillor Haydon.
The minutes were agreed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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Declarations of Interest Members will be asked to make any declaration of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made by members. |
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Public Questions To receive questions from (and provide answers to) members of the public that are relevant to the panel’s functions.
Questions should be no longer than 100 words and sent to Democratic Support, Plymouth City Council, Floor 3, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ or democratic.support@plymouth.gov.uk
Questions must be received at least 5 complete working days before the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised the Panel that one question had been received by Mr Agambar; this was read out by the Chair as follows:
With monuments/ places/ buildings etc being targeted before any consultation of the people of Plymouth, will there be increased monitoring to ensure confidence so the general public feel they do not need to protect these themselves.
The response was read out by the Chair as follows:
Unfortunately some of the media coverage has caused alarm to our community. This has meant that some of our communities in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly wanted to either protest to support Black Lives Matter whilst others to protect our historical monuments and statues. Devon and Cornwall Police have proactively worked with both the protestors and the protectors to carry out a peaceful approach to their efforts. Since 4th June 2020 we have had 27 Black Lives Matter protests across the force area which from a national perspective puts them as the 9th highest for this protest activity.
Any monuments considered to be at risk have been identified and taken into consideration in the public order command strategy and liaison has occurred with the relevant local authority which has the responsibility to consider any physical protection. On the day of any protests, in reaction to any intelligence or reports received police in attendance will assess the situation that presents and respond in a considered and proportionate fashion. In Plymouth there has been comprehensive engagement with the City Council regarding any at risk sites. This is replicated across the force area and is assisted by public order command which risk assesses each protest including the monuments at risk and directs and informs local response and supports with additional resources where necessary. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner, introduced the report on continuing to deliver an effective policing and crime service to the public throughout Covid 19.
The report set out the importance of ensuring that communities remained safe resilient and connected through the pandemic and highlighted that the Police and Crime Plan intentions remained valid. Working with partners across Devon and Cornwall, Criminal Justice and Policing, and supporting the Chief Constable, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s team had adapted as a result of Covid 19 and a reprioritisation of activity was undertaken to meet new demands. Focus was upon enabling the access of sufficient resources to respond to emergencies, working in partnership to protect the public and a proportionate response to business as usual crimes throughout the current emergency.
The Police and Crime Commissioner highlighted the following key points:
The Panel discussed:
The Police and Crime Commissioner clarified that –
1. her comments regarding the change in name of Sir ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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Devon and Cornwall OPCC annual report 2019-2020 PDF 176 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner, introduced the Devon and Cornwall OPCC Annual Report 2019-2020.
The annual report set out the importance of building connectivity between organisations and the public they served to create more resilient communities. This, as well as providing a budget that allowed force strength to grow by over one hundred officers since the Police and Commissioner took office, was a major factor in Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly having the second lowest recorded crime per head of population.
The Police and Crime Commissioner highlighted the following key points:
The Panel discussed:
The Police and Crime Commissioner clarified:
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Police and Crime Commissioner's Update Report PDF 870 KB To review matters arising and progress made since the last Panel meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner, introduced the report ‘as read’ and Panel Members moved directly to questions.
The Panel discussed:
The Police and Crime Commissioner agreed to provide Panel Members with an update on the Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association work; this was welcomed by Members.
The Chair proposed and Councillor Howgate seconded that the report is noted. |
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Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner's Performance Report PDF 449 KB To receive an overview of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s assessment of current performance. Additional documents:
Minutes: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner, introduced the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Performance Report.
The report set out an overview of the levels of recorded crime for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly published by the Office of National Statistics for the 12 months to 31 December 2019 and the OPCC assessment of current performance against the strategic indicators for the Police and Crime Plan 2017 – 2020.
The Police and Crime Commissioner highlighted the following key points:
The Panel discussed:
Nicola Allen, Treasurer and Chief Finance Officer of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, provided the Panel with information upon the impact of Covid 19 upon the budget:
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To receive an update on complaints received. Additional documents: Minutes: Fran Hughes, Chief Executive - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, led on the agenda item: Complaints against the Police and Crime Commissioner received under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.
Members were advised that a single complaint had been received since the date of the last Panel meeting and that this was still a live complaint and in order to avoid it being unduly influenced, questions were unable to be answered in terms of its content.
The Chief Executive had referred the complaint, in consultation with the Chair, to the IOPC for advice in March 2020 and were still waiting for them to confirm what and if any involvement they might have.
An update would be provided at the next meeting.
The Chair proposed and Councillor Atherfold seconded that the report is noted.
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Black Lives Matter Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair introduced this item and highlighted that this was added to the agenda at the request of Panel Members.
Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner, briefly spoke to the report and praised the fair and proactive policing in Devon and Cornwall with regards to the Black Lives Matter protests and referred to the low arrest rate (5) despite being the 9th busiest area for protests in the country.
The Panel discussed:
The Chair proposed that the report was noted.
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Work Programme (discussion) Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair introduced this item and highlighted the importance of establishing a work programme for future meetings – it was recognised that in order to receive best possible reporting, adequate notice was required on agenda item requests, and this could be facilitated through the population of a clear work programme.
Members discussed items to be included for the future work programme as follows:
The benefits of undertaking in-depth scrutiny of some of the issues raised above, specifically the 101 system, was welcomed by the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Under this item Members highlighted the benefits of virtual meetings. |