Rationale
In light of the strategic priorities detailed in the Police and Crime Plan 2024-29, the PCC was looking to:
- Seek assurance that the Force is collaborating effectively with statutory and community partners to prevent and reduce serious violence;
- Understand the work the Force is undertaking to tackle Serious Violence, including drug-related offences; and
- Examine the impact of serious violence on local communities and the effectiveness of police and justice system responses.
Questions
- What trends has the Force observed in serious violence linked to drug activity in the Cleveland area? Are particular types of drugs more commonly associated with these incidents?
- How can the Force and the OPCC work together to address these crimes and reduce their impact on local communities?
- How is the Force working collaboratively with partner agencies to prevent serious violence – including drug-related offences – through strategic problem-solving approaches?
- In what ways is the impact of this joint work being measured and evidenced? Can you provide recent case study examples that illustrate successful outcomes?
- What measures has the Force implemented to reassure the public of its commitment to tackling serious violence, including drug-related offences?
- How is the Force demonstrating the impact of these efforts, for example through police actions, justice system responses, or other tangible outcomes?
Further Information
A summary of the evidence considered at this meeting can be accessed below:
Notes – Scrutiny Meeting – 19 December 2025 (application, 217kB)