National priorities
In May 2021, a new law was introduced called the Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) (Amendment) Order 2021.
The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) (Amendment) Order 2021
This law requires Police and Crime Commissioners to publish:
- How the police are performing against the Government’s national priorities
- Reports from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
- How complaints are handled
It also includes a statement on how the police are helping to improve these priorities.
The key national policing priorities are:
- Reduce murder and other homicides
- Reduce serious violence
- Disrupt drugs supply and county lines
- Reduce neighbourhood crime
- Tackle cyber crime
- Improve satisfaction among victims – with a particular focus on victims of domestic abuse.
Performance against national policing priorities:
Suffolk Constabulary report quarterly on their performance against the national crime and policing measures.
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His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Reports:
HMICFRS Inspections and reports
Reporting in relation to complaints
The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) (Amendment) Order 2021 requires the PCC to publish the following in relation to complaints handled by Suffolk Constabulary:
The PCC must also publish:
- How they have made sure the Chief Constable is held accountable for handling police complaints.
- Their own assessment of how well they have carried out their responsibilities.