Strategic Policing Requirement

Rationale:

In receiving information on the Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR), the PCC was looking to:

• Hold the Chief Constable to account for the delivery of functions associated with the SPR;
• Seek assurance that the Force has an effective and proportionate response to each of the national threats; and
• Seek assurance that the Force has strong wellbeing support in place for its officers and staff to build resilience, capability and capacity.

Questions:

1. Since the Scrutiny Meeting, held on 9 July 2024, what new evidence can be provided on the Force’s ability and preparedness to fulfil the requirements of the SPR? To include details of:

• The process to assess, plan, prepare and respond each threat type;
• The governance and reporting mechanisms to ensure that the Force is fulfilling its responsibilities for tackling the seven threats; and
• The threat types that have been identified as the most significant risks locally and the response required to fully combat these risks.

2. What wellbeing support does the Force have in place to ensure that officers and staff are equipped to meet the national policing priorities without undue strain on their own health and wellbeing? How does the Force support/fund the Trauma Risk Incident Management (TRIM) programme?

Meeting Outcome:

The PCC was assured by the evidence submitted by the Force. The PCC recognises that the Force has a culture of continuous improvement, which is crucial for enhancing policing capabilities and adapting to evolving threats and challenges.

Further Information:

A summary of the evidence considered at this meeting can be accessed below:

Scrutiny Meeting Notes – 29 July 2025 (application, 196kB)