Key
points raised during the discussion:
- Assistant
Chief Constable (ACC), Nev Kemp
delivered a presentation on PiYN to
allow members to gain a better understanding of the new ways of
working for Surrey Police (attached at Annex 1).
- Members
noted that the Police Crime Commissioner’s enthusiasm for the
JET (Joint Enforcement Team) programme and informed the Panel that
funding may be available to other districts/boroughs who were
considering starting JET teams.
- It was
explained that parking enforcement was the responsibility of the
highways authority and this did not, except for exceptional
circumstances, include involvement from Surrey Police. However the
PCC was in the process of talking to Cabinet Member for Highways,
Colin Kemp to scope whether there were ways of working
better.
- There was a
discussion around the Drive Smart initiative and the Panel were
advised that work was in progress to reinvigorate the programme to
promote tackling road casualties and speeding.
- In an
effort to promote understanding at a local level, members requested
officers to circulate the PiYN
presentation attached at Annex 1. The ACC assured the Panel a copy
would be distributed and welcomed feedback from members on the
matter.
- Members
raised concerns with the lack of police presence and the ACC
advised that resources were focused where there was greater risk,
targeting resources where there was greater need. It was further
explained to utilise officers’ time more effectively
attendance at public meetings would be confirmed where there was a
specific policing issue on the agenda. Police patrols would also be
targeted i.e. in areas where there was an increase in
burglaries.
- The
Assistant Chief Constable supported the view that work was required
after a crime was reported with keeping victims informed on
progress. The ACC assured members that considerable work was being
carried out to improve this area. It was further explained that an
engagement plan was in progress to develop better communication and
provide assurance across the county.
- The PCC
informed the Panel that it was a statutory duty of the Police to
take responsibility for victims and was also one of the key
performance indicators that the Chief Constable was held account
to. The PCC was pleased to see work in progress with an engagement
plan to promote better practice.
- Members
expressed the view that there was still an issue in rural areas and
not receiving efficient responses. The Assistant Chief Constable
explained that both the 101 and emergency service was accessible
and live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, assuring members the Police
would be dispatched when needed.
- It was
noted that the Volunteer Police Cadets programme supported
engagement with young people however a special constabulary was
being addressed now which would engage with the wider
community.
Peter
Waddell left the meeting at 12.33pm
- It was
explained that there are three divisions, east, west and north,
with a Chief Superintendent heading each division. It was further
highlighted that each borough holds a Borough Inspector and
officers are locally based and distributed.
- The PCC
encouraged members to contact Borough inspectors when a local
policing issue needed attention, utilising their time more
appropriately.
- Members
noted that operational activity flowed from the Police and Crime
Plan, demonstrating that strategic aspirations are coming together
from operational achievements.
- The
Assistant Chief Constable explained that the increased presence of
armed officers in Surrey was the result of recent events in London
and Manchester, making sure the Police give the public
reassurance.
- The PCC
informed the Panel where there was a serious incident involving
armed police there would be a pre plan community assurance plan in
place. He suggested that, in spite of their weapons, members should
see armed officers primarily as police officers, doing the same
reassurance job as any others.
- Officers
agreed that language in the report should be made more user
friendly as this would be made publically available.
Beryl
Hunwicks left the meeting at
12.40pm
RESOLVED:
The Police and Crime Panel
noted the presentation.
ACTIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:
R8/17- For the PiYN presentation at Item 10 to be shared with
Panel members so it can be forwarded onto district and borough
colleagues.