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CoPaCC Report APPENDIX: February 2015

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Avon & Somerset (PCC: Sue Mountstevens. DepPCC: no immediate plans). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% PCC is a Board Member of the Police ICT Company Ltd 1. PCC’s ambition. Constabulary “joining top ten performers for burglary, victim satisfaction, and domestic and sexual violence” [link]. Revised Plan May 2014 [link]. 2. Key News. Avon & Somerset preparations for Chief Constable misconduct hearing [link]. Police Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens: Here's a chance to shape police policy [link] PCC Sue Mountstevens visits Watchet [link] Avon and Somerset PCC increases police precept [link] New schools programme launches in Bristol as police and campaign groups aim to end FGM [link] PCC Sue Mountstevens: Want to be a police officer? Be brave, apply and see what happens [link] Police forces agree to share services [link] and Police forces in talks to share services [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 2. 2013: 20. 2014: 21. 2015: 3. Total: 46] [link]. Latest decision on ‘Commissioning of Victims Services’ [link]. Decisions to January 2015 available (website visited February 2015). 4. Forward Diary. [link] 5. Team. No update this month. 6. Money. Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to October 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Contracts awarded ­ ‘Central Storage Project’ with a value of £41,943 [link]; building refurbishments worth £1,127,037 [link]; £ 50,000 security services contract [link]. Tender opportunity for the supply of drug analysis equipment [link]. 2015/16 Policing Budget agreed [link]. 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] Finance Committee [link] Public forum [link]. Police Performance [link] Annual Report [link] PCC/ Chief Constable Updates [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Avon and Somerset Constabulary [link]. Out of Court Disposals Scrutiny Panel [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@SuMountstevens] [@AandSPCC] [Facebook politician] [Facebook office]. PCC blog [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 16 requests and replies in 2014. Latest dated October 2014 on “Details of PCC public events” [link]. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. £3.41 extra to fund police in Avon and Somerset [link]. PCP backs PCC’s budget and 1.99% increase. PCC Sue Mountstevens: Here’s a chance to shape police policy [link]. An invitation to have your say on her new police and crime plan which is open for consultation.

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Bedfordshire (PCC: Olly Martins. DepPCC: Tafheen Sharif). Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 15.8% tbc 1. PCC’s ambition. Represent all diverse communities, building strong links between people and police. Three strands: a) protecting the public (cutting crime and ASB to reduce harm and improve quality of life); b) partnership working (working together to provide quality services and develop confident communities); c) preventing crime (tackling the underlying causes of crime to reduce the number of victims & break cycle of reoffending). 2. Key News. PM criticises Bedfordshire PCC’s precept plans [link]. Bedfordshire PCC ­ first referendum on police funding [link]. Bedfordshire PCC council tax referendum to go ahead [link] Bedfordshire PCC Olly Martins 'could lose' tax rise vote [link] PCC: Tax hike would fund 30 district cops [link] Historic bid to hold council tax referendum to raise extra £4.5 million for policing [link] Bedfordshire PCC reveals location of new police officers to be paid for by council tax rise [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 4. 2013: 22. 2014: 13. 2015: 1. Total: 40]. Latest decision is on ‘Consultation on precept’ [link]. Decisions up to January 2015 available (website visited February 2015). 4. Forward Diary. [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money. Bedfordshire Police spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). No separate information available on OPCC spend over £500. PCC tests public in consultation on 15.85% increase in tax precept [link]. Contracts ­ £30,000 awarded to provide confidential waste disposal [link]; £6,500 per year for media communications hub [link]. 7. Reports. Joint Audit Committee [link] Strategic Board [link] “Police and Crime Panel Bi­Annual Report” [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Bedfordshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@OllyMartins] [@BedsPCC] [@InternsBedsPCC] [Personal Website] [DepChiefofStaff] [Facebook politician]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 20 requests and replies in 2014. Latest on spending by the PCC on social media, company cars and consultancy dated June 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. PCC tax hike would fund 30 district cops [link].As part of current proposals a referendum will be held alongside the General Election in May, in which residents will be asked whether they agree with a 15.8%rise in the amount of money paid to Beds Police. Commissioner to explain tax plans [link]. The PCP have asked the commissioner to explain to the public why they should support his proposed increase. © March 2015, CoPaCC

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Cambridgeshire (PCC: Sir Graham Bright. DepPCC: Brian Ashton). Precept Change 2013: 1.9%. Precept Change 2014: check. Precept Change 2015: 0.00% 1. PCC’s ambition. (Police and Crime Objectives for 2013/14) 1. Maintain local police performance. 2. Deliver policing within the available budget. 3. Continue to tackle crime and disorder. 4. Keeping people safe. 5. Maintain the resilience of protective services. Police and Crime Plan also contains some further specific PCC pledges [link]. 2. Key News Merger plan for Cambridgeshire police's control room could save force £5million every year [link] 3. Decisions. [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: none shown. 2013: 22. 2014: 37. 2015: 3. Total: 62]. Latest decision on “National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme” [link]. Decisions up to January 2015 available (website visited February 2015). Decision made to vary the Police and Crime Plan 2013­16 in respect of Objective 1 regarding local police performance [link]. 4. Forward Diary. [link]. 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015) for OPCC and Force separately. £30,000 contract awarded for the disposal of confidential waste [link] and £5,226 for National Mobile Property Register Licence [link]. 7. Reports. Business Coordination Board [link] Cambridgeshire Annual Report [link]. Joint Audit Committee [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Cambridgeshire Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@PCCCambs]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. Total of 3 published FOI requests and replies from 2012 ­ 2014 (website visited January). 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Cambridgeshire PCC’s 2015 budget narrowly avoids veto [link]. Cllr Sinnott argued the expenditure detail provided by Sir Graham Bright in his budget and precept was not thorough enough, adding there was no justification for the rise in his private office costs of £1.2 million.

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Cheshire (PCC: John Dwyer. Deputy PCC: Margaret Ollerenshaw). Precept Change 2013: 1.99%. Precept Change 2014: 0% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition Police & Crime plan objectives 2013/16 [link]: a) enhance frontline policing to prevent and further drive down crime; b) protect Cheshire’s communities from harm; c) support victims and witnesses of crime and take a robust stance in tackling those who re­offend; d) build on the strong partnership between police and public; e) enhance the delivery of an efficient and effective police service. This will include building on the use of innovative technology to deliver better services to the communities of Cheshire. March 2014: Refreshed Plan [link]. 2. Key News No update this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 23. 2013: 98. 2014: 99. 2015: 14. Total: 234]. Decisions up to January 2015 (website visited February 2015) on “Constabulary & Commissioner's Strategic Risk Register” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports to December 2014 available (website visited February 2015). Five year contract awarded for a ‘Cheshire and Merseyside Public Services Network’ with a value of £2,220,000 [link]. Information systems and servers contract worth £27,860 [link]. Flooring refurbishment contract for £22,543 [link]. Police National Legal Database Subscription [link]. Building refurbishment contracts worth £500,000 [link], estimated value of £20,132 [link] and another with a two year cost of £500,000 [link]. Contract awarded for counselling from funding with an estimated value of £990,000 [link]. IT software contract awarded with a value of £8,500 [link]. 7. Reports. Audit and Ethics Committee [link] Scrutiny Meeting [link] Decision Meetings [link]. 2014/15 Budget [link]. Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Cheshire Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@JohnDwyer4PCC] inactive since Nov20, official at [@CheshirePCC] [Facebook campaign] [Facebook office] [@CheshYouthAmbdr] [Facebook Youth Ambassador] [Panel @CheshirePCP]. Mobile app [link]. [PCC Blog]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 20 requests and responses in 2014. One in 2015. Specific details are not provided [link].

10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel. [link] no update this month.

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Cleveland (PCC: Barry Coppinger. Deputy PCC: “will not appoint a deputy”). Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.997%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Police and Crime Plan 2013­17 [link]. Commitment to visit all 82 policing wards. Five key objectives: 1. Retaining and developing Neighbourhood Policing. 2. Ensuring a better deal for victims and witnesses. 3. Divert people from offending, with a focus on rehabilitation and the prevention of reoffending. 4. Develop better coordination, communication and partnership between agencies to make the best use of resources. 5. Working for better industrial and community relations. April 2014: revised plan [link]. 2. Key News Fate of Tees Valley police helicopter unclear as PCC admits he backed base closure [link] Sacked Cleveland police chief to repay fraction of the £500000 'he was wrongly paid' [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 9, 2013: 51, 2014: 68. 2015: 11. Total: 139] [link]. Latest decision (January 2015, visited February 2015) on “Proposing a Precept to the Police and Crime Panel” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to September 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Contract awarded for Centurian Licence and Support [link] ­ no value provided. Contract for the provision of software ­ no value provided [link]. 7. Reports. Weekly Accountability Meetings with Chief Constable [link] Audit Committee [link] Annual Report 2012/13 [link] 2013/14 [link] Scrutiny Meetings [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Cleveland Police [link]. Regional Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy ­ One Year On [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@Coppinger4pcc] has not tweeted since Nov16 2012, official account is [@ClevelandPCC] [Facebook campaign] [Facebook office]. Newsletter [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] Available to July 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police commissioner criticised for sharing Labour political

campaigning tweet [link]. Chris Abbott, a member of the PCP criticised the tweet stating "The last thing we

need is for political activists using the office for their gains.”

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Cumbria (PCC: Richard Rhodes Deputy PCC: none announced). Precept Change 2013: 1.95%. Precept Change 2014: 1.93%. Precept Change 2015: 1.90% 1. PCC’s ambition From Police and Crime Plan [link]: “ensuring Cumbria remains a safe place, reducing the impact of ASB and alcohol misuse”. “Important to focus on the longer term preventative work as well to make the best use of resources”. Provides more detailed police and crime objectives including tackling the problem of drug supply and irresponsible driving, reducing harm by targeting domestic abuse and sexual violence, ensure victims of crime have access to support and redress, and more. 2. Key News Appeal for custody volunteers [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 2, 2013: 48, 2014: 50. Total: 100]. Latest decision (dated November 2014, website checked February 2015) on Collaboration with Durham Constabulary [link]. The Commissioner has approved the establishment of an Ethics and Integrity Panel [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] 2013/14 Annual Report [link]. Draft Community Remedy Report [link]. Public Meetings [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Cumbria Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@RhodesRr] [@CumbriaPCC] [Facebook office]. Newsletter [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 34 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police crime commissioner approves policing budget [link]. The PCC accepts it is a challenging time financially and thanks the PCP for supporting the increase.

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Derbyshire (PCC: Alan Charles Deputy PCC: Hardyal Dhindsa). Precept Change 2013: 1.96%. Precept Change 2014: 1.96%. Precept Change 2015: tbc 1. PCC’s ambition Set out in his summary [link] of the Police and Crime Plan. Pledges to: fight against any further cuts to Derbyshire’s police budget; keep police and support services public; maintain community policing across Derbyshire; stand up for victims, vulnerable people and take domestic abuse seriously; ensure that robust procedures are in place to protect families and those suffering from domestic abuse and hate crime; ensure that local residents see value for money from the police. Six key objectives: improve support to victims and witnesses; provide strong and effective partnership; keep people safe from harm; support local policing and maintain current strength; drive continual improvements in performance; encourage further investigation in the issues relating to alcohol related crime and harm. 2. Key News Derbyshire PCC funds electronic device to protect victims of domestic abuse [link]. Derbyshire Police project reveals 'gangs and gun crime' to be a top priority for youngsters [link] Relentless cutbacks to send policing levels back to the 1980s [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 15, 2013: 84, 2014: 69. 2015: 7. Total: 175] [link]. Latest decision (dated January 2015, visited February 2015) on “East Midlands Virtual Courts” [link]. Further decision on “Revenue Budget and Precept Proposal” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team no update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to May 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). New contract awarded for building construction, installation and refurbishment worth an estimated £1,438,000 [link]. 7. Reports. Strategic Governance Board [link] Joint Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (JARAC) [link] Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Derbyshire Constabulary [link]. Community Remedy document [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@AlanFCharles] [@DerbysPCC] [Facebook politician]. [Facebook office]. [Newsletter]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 36 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. no update this month.

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Devon & Cornwall (PCC: Tony Hogg. Deputy PCC: none currently appointed). Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition As in Police and Crime Plan [link]: D&C as the safest area of the country. Mission: to cut crime and the fear of crime by bringing policing closer to the public. Objectives: 1. Reducing crime and bringing offenders to justice. 2. Giving victims and witnesses a stronger voice. 3. Listening and responding to the public. 4. Investing in policing for the future. 5. Providing strong leadership at all levels. Commits to producing an “OPCC action plan”. Revised Plan published on 3 April [link]. 2. Key News Police commissioner raps PM's 'throwaway' remarks [link] and Police and crime commissioner unhappy with David Cameron's force remarks [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 6, 2013: 20, 2014:21. 2015: 3. Total: 50] [link]. Latest decision (dated January 2015, visited February 2015) on “Collaboration agreement with Dorset” (no specific information available). 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Precept rise [link]. 7. Reports. Holding Chief to Account [video]. Performance and Accountability Board [link]. Community Remedy Document [link]. Annual Report [link]. Joint Audit Committee [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Devon and Cornwall Police [link]. Quarterly Report November 2014 [link]. HMIC and CPS joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of fatal road traffic incidents [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@TonyHoggPCC] is no longer active. [@DC_PCC] is main account [Facebook office]. [Public discussion board]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 23 requests and replies in 2014 ­ latest dated April. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Tax rise agreed to fund Devon & Cornwall police [link]. This will ensure that officer numbers will remain above 3,000 and there will be no loss of PCSO’s until at least 2016.

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Dorset (PCC: Martyn Underhill. Deputy PCC: “Will not appoint a deputy”). Precept Change 2013: 1.95%. Precept Change 2014: 1.96%. Precept Change 2015: 0.00% PCC is Vice Chair of PNB Official side, Chair of the Independent Custody Visitors Association [link] and Chair of the PCC Mental Health Working Party. 1. PCC’s ambition Six priorities in Plan [link]: 1. reduce the number of victims of crime; 2. reduce the number of people seriously harmed; 3. protect the public from serious threats; 4. reduce re­offending; 5. increase people’s satisfaction in policing; 6. support Neighbourhood Policing. New website [link]. 2. Key News Dorset PCC supports ‘cuts have consequences’ campaign [link]. Fears over cuts to police funds [link] DORCHESTER: PCC visits advocates for mentally ill in custody [link] Dorset PCC backs call to stop 'scandal' of psychiatric patients locked up in police cells [link] Job loss reports are 'inaccurate' [link] Teresa May praises new Dorset police approach to mental health custody [link] Mental health scheme in Dorset a 'success' [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 12. 2013: 16. 2014: 24. 2015: 2. Total: 50]. Latest published decision (dated October 2014, webpage visited January 2015) on “Pan­Dorset CCTV Scheme”. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Precept freeze [link]. 7. Reports. Joint Audit Committee [link] Regional PCCs and Chiefs [link] Quarterly Performance Report (September 2014) [link] Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Dorset Police [link]. 8. Social media. [@Tosh599] [@PCCDorset] [Facebook]. PCC blog [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 26 requests and replies in 2014. Latest dated September 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Concerns over public’s use of Dorset Police’s 101 number [link]. Members of the PCP expressed concern that Dorset residents are still using 101 as a directory enquiries number. Job loss reports are ‘inaccurate’ [link]. More detail is expected to emerge at a meeting of the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Panel on February 20.

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Durham (PCC: Ron Hogg. Deputy PCC: “Will not appoint a deputy”). Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.98%. Precept Change 2015: 1.98% 1. PCC’s ambition As in Plan [link]: to “achieve excellence in local policing and the highest levels of public confidence by working alongside communities and partners to address what matters locally”. Highlights following outcomes: a) making local communities and victims of crime feel empowered; b) maximising the benefit of partnerships through the use of innovative shared working arrangements to tackle and prevent crime at its source; c) using resources intelligently. Priorities (1st 3 in manifesto, remaining 4 as voted by public): 1. reduce impact of domestic abuse; 2. reduce impact of hate crime; 3. improve engagement with local communities; 4. tackle ASB; 5. tackle harm caused by alcohol and drugs; 6. improve road safety; 7. make policing services visible and accessible at all times. 2. Key News Durham PCC Ron Hogg cleared of wrongly claiming benefits [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 2, 2013: 58, 2014: 40, Total: 100] [link]. Latest decision (dated September 2014, webpage visited February 2015) on the “approval of terms for the release of restricted covenant on land at Newton Aycliffe” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] ­ Last account from December 2014 [link] (website visited February 2015). 7. Reports. Annual Report 2012­13 [link] 2013­14 [link]. Joint Audit Committee [link]. Panel “Task and Finish” Group report [link]. Holding the Chief Constable to Account [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Durham Constabulary [link]. Public consultation on refreshing Police and Crime Plan for 2015­17 [link]. HMIC and CPS joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of fatal road traffic incidents [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@RonaldHogg1] [@DurhamPCC] [Facebook office] [Facebook politician]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 24 requests and responses in 2014 ­ latest in September 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Prosecutors to decide whether to make charges against former Cleveland DCC [link]. Mr Hogg stated that he was astonished and disappointed at the decision to refer this matter to the CPS.

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Dyfed­Powys (PCC: Christopher Salmon. Deputy PCC: Tim Burton). Precept Change 2013: 3.9%. Precept Change 2014: 2.1% . Precept Change 2015: ­5.00% (reduction) 1. PCC’s ambition “The Commissioner’s priorities [link] for the next five years [are]: a) preventing and dealing with incidents and crime; b) protecting vulnerable people; c) bringing people to justice; d) enhancing access to policing services; e) ensuring high standards of professionalism) spending wisely”. “We must move from austerity to reinvention. We have a great opportunity to find new ways of doing business and build on existing improvements.” 2. Key News No update this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 5, 2013: 45, 2014: 32, 2015: 7. Total: 89. Latest decision (dated February 2015) on “Termination of Hafan Cymru Youth Offending” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015). Contract awarded for garage equipment service and repair with an estimated value of £15,000 [link]. £37,140 computer software contract [link]. 7. Reports. Policing Board [link]. Audit Committee [link]. Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Dyfed­Powys Police [link]. National Child Protection Inspection [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@ChrisTRSalmon] [@DPOPCC] [Facebook Office] [new Facebook office] [Facebook Politician]. Blog [link] 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 27 requests and responses in 2014 ­ latest dated October. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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Essex (PCC: Nick Alston. Deputy PCC: Lindsay Whitehouse). Precept Change 2013: 3.49%. Precept Change 2014: 3.5%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% Note PCC is Chairman of the APCC, and is a Board Member of the Police ICT Company Ltd 1. PCC’s ambition Key areas of focus are: “reducing domestic abuse; delivering local solutions for local problems; supporting victims of crime; reducing youth offending and re­offending in general; tackling the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse; managing mental health issues; improving crime prevention; and improving road safety. May 2014: Updated plan [link]. 2. Key News. MP and Essex Police agree on measures to tackle illegal Traveller encampments in Harlow [link] Have you got a question for Essex's top police officer? [link] Essex PCC Nick Alston has "positive talks" with Rape Crisis organisation Sericc [link] Essex PCC Nick Alston: "Alleged victims of child abuse let down by force" [link] Hate crime tops the agenda at latest meeting of Essex Police and Crime Commissioner Youth Forum [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 2. 2013: 51. 2014: 98, Total: 151]. Latest decision dated December 2014 (visited February 2015) on “PCC NIF ­ Epping Forest volunteering publication” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to September 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). PCC 1.99% increase in council tax contribution to policing [link]. 7. Reports. Weekly Scrutiny Meetings (note now merged into Performance Meetings) [link]. Annual Report [link]. Joint Audit Committee [link]. Essex Police Performance [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Essex Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@NickAlstonPCC] [@EssexPCC] [Personal Website] [Facebook Politician] [Facebook OPCC]. Blog [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies 2014 [link] ­ 28 requests and replies in 2014. FoI Requests and Replies for 2013 [link] 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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Gloucestershire (PCC: Martin Surl. Deputy PCC: No plans to appoint a deputy). Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 2%. Precept Change 2015: 0.00% PCC is a Board Member of the Police ICT Company Ltd 1. PCC’s ambition “Less Crime, More Peace and Good Order” (Police & Crime Plan, link). “My aims and priorities are...”: accessibility and accountability ­ right resources to the right situation or problem...; older but not overlooked ­ older people... being part of the police beat; young people becoming adults ­ the ‘system’ must work for them, not against them; safe days and nights for all ­ night­time economy... needs to be better managed, with alcohol related... disorder being reduced; safe and social driving ­ the police will enforce the law when necessary, but we all need to work to reduce offending and antisocial driving. 2. Key News New police tech to save cash­strapped Gloucestershire coppers [link] Neighbourhood Watch disbands after feeling let down by PCC [link] Police officer recruitment to be 'paused' in Gloucestershire after decision to freeze council tax [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 5, 2013: 32, 2014: 25. Total: 62]. Latest decision (dated September 2014, webpage visited February 2015) on “ANPR Cheltenham” [link] ­ approval of funding (£84,000) to provide 11 ANPR cameras. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Report to December 2014 available [link] (website visited February 2015). 7. Reports. Annual Report 2012/13 [link]. Audit Committee [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Gloucestershire Constabulary [link]. Restorative Gloucestershire [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@GlosPCC] [@Glos_OPCC] Active.[Facebook Personal]. [Facebook office]. “New­look police plan means officers will spend more time ‘on the beat’” [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies ­ no FOI section found on website. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link] Police officer recruitment to be ‘paused’ in Gloucestershire after deciding to freeze council tax against advice of chief constable [link]. Suzette Davenport, Gloucestershire’s chief, wanted to see the police precept go up by about two per cent. The only reason the PCC did not agree the rise was because he promised last year not raise the precept unless there were exceptional circumstances.

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Greater Manchester PCC: Tony Lloyd (also Leader, Labour PCCs grouping). Deputy PCC: Jim Battle. Precept Change 2013: 3.46%. Precept Change 2014: 2%, Leaflet at [Link]. Precept Change 2015: 0.00% 1. PCC’s ambition “Community safety is my top policing and crime priority”. Plan [link] sets out key objectives: driving down crime (incl tackling specific offences and offenders, addressing factors that aggravate criminal behaviour, engaging with victims); building and strengthening partnerships (incl establishing new relationships, identify innovative partnership initiatives, ensuring CJS works as coherent whole); putting victims at the centre (incl effective voice, help and support); maintaining public safety, dealing with civil emergencies and emerging threats; dealing effectively with terrorism, serious crime and organised criminality; building confidence in policing services; protecting the police service (care for well being of officers and staff, understanding and minimising the impacts of cuts). 2. Key News Manchester 'at risk' as £41m cuts will take 'hundreds' of police off streets [link] 3. Decisions Number of decisions published on website [link] ­ 25 (latest dated November 2014, website visited February 2015) on the PCC scheme of governance [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. [Business Meetings] PCC Forum and Oversight meeting shown. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £100 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015), separately for force and OPCC. Three new tender opportunities [link]. 7. Reports. Audit and Accounts Committee [link] District Meetings [link] Human Resources Governance Panel [link] PCC’s Forum [link] Ethics Committee [link] HMIC PEEL Assessment for Greater Manchester Police [link]. Budget Report 2014/15 available at [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@tony4gtrmcr] has not tweeted since Dec 9 2012, official account is [@GMPCC]. [Facebook politician] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 68 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Higher Blackley policing team are look for Crime Panel Recruits [link]. Do you live in the Higher Blackley area? Do you want to have a say in how crime is dealt with in your area, then send an e mail via the link provided.

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Gwent (PCC: Ian Johnston. Deputy PCC: Paul Harris). Precept Change 2013: 2.66%. Precept Change 2014: 2.66%. Precept Change 2015: 3.99% Note PCC is a Board Member of the APCC. 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link], four priorities: “deliver the best quality of service available; reduce and prevent crime; take more effective action to reduce ASB; protect people from serious harm; make the best use of resources and provide value for money”. Also includes specific measures, on public confidence, focus on victims, tackling ASB, and on serious violent and sexual crime. 2. Key News More than 50000 homes signed up for neighbourhood watch alerts [link] St Joes get police boost [link] Martial arts academy in Blaenau Gwent transformed by cash seized from criminals [link] Gwent PCC cash used to fund therapy for child sex abusers [link] Cash seized from criminals to fund community projects [link] 3. Decisions Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 31, 2013: 133, 2014:101, 2015: 8. Total: 267. Latest (published February 2015) on the provision on a Gwent­wide adult drug and alcohol service [link]. Decision made on budget for 2015/16 [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015) . 7. Reports. Strategy & Performance Board [link] Joint Audit Committee [link] Annual Report 2013 [link]. Annual Report 2014 [link]. Budget 2014­15 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Gwent Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@GwentPCC] [DeputyPCC] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 19 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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Hampshire PCC: Simon Hayes. Deputy PCC: Rob Jarman. Precept Change 2013: 3.4%. Precept Change 2014: 2% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition Four key areas [link]: improving frontline policing to deter criminals and keep communities safe; place victims and witnesses at the heart of policing and wider criminal justice system; work together to reduce crime and ASB in the community; reducing reoffending. “Strategies and tactics should follow the evidence­base of what is proven to work”. Detailed Plan and commitments via [link]. 2. Key News Future tax hike possible to bridge police funding cuts, PCC warns [link] Hampshire PCC calls for legal high shops to be shut down [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 7, 2013: 112, 2014: 80, 2015: 2. Total: 198]. Latest decisions published February 2015) on “2015/16 Budget” [link]. Further decision on the appointment of a Chief Executive to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner [link]. 4. Forward Diary Week by week diary [link] and [archive]. 5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to September 2014 available ­ none available for August (website visited in February 2015). Spending on ‘hotels’ in September totaled £24,429.24 ­ with £2,032.54 spent in Hilton Hotels, one of which in Abu Dhabi; £735 in Chesford Grange Hotel; £20,255 on Island View Holidays; and £1,406.20 in Hotel AC Malaga Palacio in Spain. 7. Reports. Performance Meetings known as COMPASS (Commissioner’s Performance Accountability Scrutiny and Strategy). Joint Audit Committee [link]. Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Hampshire Constabulary [link]. Police and Crime Reduction Alliance [link]. HMIC and CPS joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of fatal road traffic incidents [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@HantsPCC] [@HayesHantsPCC] [Facebook office] [@AssistPCC_IoW] [Deputy PCC @JarmanHantsDPCC]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 45 requests and replies in 2014. 5 in 2015 ­ details not provided. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police precept increase means council tax will rise [link]. A rise of 1.99% was supported by a majority at the PCP meeting.

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Hertfordshire (PCC: David Lloyd. Deputy PCC: David Gibson. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 0% . Precept Change 2015: 0.00% 1. PCC’s ambition Three key “themes for development” in the PCC’s “Everybody’s Business” Plan [link]: Public Focus ­ greater customer care across the criminal justice system, greater support for victims of crime, more active citizens; Offender Pays ­ making offenders pay for costs they create, setting up paid rehabilitation schemes, concerted attack on criminal assets; Business Sense ­ working more closely with local businesses, greater efficiency, a more business­like approach to Constabulary and partnership use of resources and assets. These three supplemented with “Building on Strong Foundations” ­ recognising the great success of the Constabulary to date, continuing to deliver effective local policing, keeping detection and conviction rates high, and continuing to protect the most vulnerable. 2. Key News Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes £1.26m to spend on victims' services [link] 'Proposed freeze in council tax won't affect Hertfordshire police recruitment' – crime commissioner [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 1, 2013: 23, 2014: 34, 2015: 1. Total: 58] [link] Latest published decision dated January 2015 on “Funding approval to TONIC consultants” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team Recruitment for a part­time Chief Executive [link]. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Covering PCC and Force expenditure. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in January 2015). Contract awarded for ID scan hardware and software at an estimated value £41,884 [link]. £240,000 contract for telecoms cabling systems [link]. 7. Reports. Audit Committee: [link] Strategic Executive Board [link] Annual Report [link]. Commissioner Executive Board [link].HMIC PEEL Assessment of Hertfordshire Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@DavidLloyd4PCC] has not tweeted since Nov23 2012, official account is [@HertsPCC] [OPCC Chief Exec] [Facebook office] [PCC blog] [Panel @HertsPCP]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 30 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Herts police commissioner slammed for Remembrance Day expense claim [link]. The police and crime panel, which is tasked with scrutinising the commissioner, was contacted by the newspaper, but its Conservative chair Tim Hutchings said it was “just not proper” to comment.

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Humberside PCC: Matthew Grove. Deputy PCC: Paul Robinson. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% Sits on Home Office’s National Taskforce on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable Adults 1. PCC’s ambition Drawn from Plan [link]: “Reducing crime is my number one priority”. “My vision of safer neighbourhoods, improved levels of public confidence, crime reduction, public protection and more responsive victim services can only become a reality if I can continue to harness the energy and enthusiasm of the public to become a key part of the solution. We will also need even more effective partnership working to enable us to find solutions to some of the difficult problems facing communities”. 2. Key News 'Uncertainty' over victim support as North Yorkshire crime tsar announces new referral centre [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 9, 2013: 40, 2014: 52, 2015:8. Total: 109] [link]. Latest decision is dated January 2015 (website visited February 2015) a charity funding request [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team no updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited February 2015). 7. Reports. Joint Independent Audit Committee [link] Corporate Governance Group [link] Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. 2014/15 Budget [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Humberside Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@HumbersidePCC] [DepPCC] [Facebook politician]. PCC blog [link]. [@HumbersidePCP] 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] ­ 15 requests and responses in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police tax to rise for Hull and East Riding with Humberside force at ‘tipping point’ [link]. Although the PCP passed the increase, six voted in favour, two against and one abstaining. The panel chairman said: “This is something I have anguished over. My instincts are people are not getting pay rises. They are in hard times.”

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Kent PCC: Ann Barnes. Deputy PCC: no plans to appoint. Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99% [link]. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition Manifesto promises [link]: 1. Cutting crime: a pledge to keep a relentless focus on cutting crime and catching criminals. 2. Fight government cuts. 3. Give you a greater opportunity to have your say: “Ann will be out and about in her Ann Force 1 van speaking to the public... as well as using extensive social media and technology...”. 4. Put victims at the heart of the system: “Ann will introduce a system so that [victims can] track and understand how the Police investigation is going. 5. Appointment of Kent’s first youth commissioner. 6. Mini mobile police stations. 7. “Meet the Commissioner” informal meetings. April 2014: Refreshed Plan [link]. 2. Key News Ann Barnes now uses £16000 of taxpayer cash for media training [link] Kent PCC Ann Barnes secures rise in police council tax share [link] 3. Decisions [As at end June 2013, number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 2. 2013 (to June incl): 15. Format then changed [link] ­ summary only (typically one sentence) provided, then changed again to provide more information on some decisions only. July: 3 decisions, Aug/Sept: 3 decisions, Oct; 3 decisions, Nov: 1 decision hence. Total 2013: 25. Total (2012/13): 27 decisions. October to December 2014: 17 decisions. Latest decision (November/ December 2014, website visited February 2015) on the decision to become a signatory to the Kent and Medway Mental Health Concordat [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 (OPCC) available (website visited in February 2015), but latest force spending dates from January 2014 [link] see [tweet]. 7. Reports. Governance Boards [link] Audit Committee [link] Ethics Committee [link]. “People board” [link]. Annual Report 2013­14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Kent Police [link]. HMIC and CPS joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of fatal road traffic incidents [link]. Inspection of Police Custody Suites [link] ­ not enough progress report [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@AnnBarnesKent] for personal views, [@PCCKent] (was @AnnBarnesKPCC) for official. [Personal Website]. [Official Blog] Youth Commissioner [@YC4Kent]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 54 requests and replies for 2014 ­ no detailed information provided. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Kent PCC Ann barnes secures rise in police council tax share [link]. This £1.6 million will prevent the loss of a further 30 officer posts to balance the books. Kerry Boyd steps down as Kent’s youth police and crime commissioner as Ann Barnes refuses to confirm replacement [link].

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Lancashire PCC: Clive Grunshaw. Deputy PCC: Ibrahim Master. Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “I aim to: reassure our communities ­ improve trust and confidence in policing; reduce crime; reduce re­offending; work together with partners to deliver better services and ensure that resources are used effectively”. Priorities: a) defend frontline policing; b) protect vulnerable people; c) promote targeted initiatives to contribute to tackling crime and re­offending; d) champion the rights of the victim. 2. Key News No update this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 12, 2013: 28, 2014: 49, 2015: 7. Total: 96]. Latest decision (dated February 2015) on “Award of tender for printing services”. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to October 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Contract awarded for £1,614,000 for the provision of catering services [link]. Software licence contract worth an estimated £6,770 [link]. Building repair and maintenance services contract for £85,000 [link]. £6,652 drug detection apparatus contract [link]. Software subscription worth £2,203 [link]. Four year, £600,000 contract for the provision of vehicle repair services [link]. £6,000 visitor ID system [link]. 7. Reports. Strategic Scrutiny Meetings [link]. Joint Audit Committee [link]. Budget 2015/16 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Lancashire Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@Clive4LancsPCC] last tweeted on Nov18 2012. Official account [@LancsPCC] includes active tweeting from community meetings. [@OPCC Chief Exec] [Facebook politician] [Facebook office]. Precept survey [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 32 FOI requests and replies published in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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Leicestershire (PCC: Clive Loader. Deputy PCC: not planning to appoint). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.5% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition Drawn from Plan [link]. Originally six themes: 1. Reducing crime; 2. Making our communities and neighbourhoods safer; 3. Mental health and wellbeing issues; 4. Dealing with offending and reoffending; 5. Supporting victims and witnesses; 6. Protecting the vulnerable in our society. Three cross­cutting themes: a) Prevention; b) Intervention; c) Reduction. 18 Priorities listed, of which 13 are policing priorities, 4 are partnership priorities, and one is “the financial priority: develop and produce a comprehensive suite of change options to create a force that is fit for 2016/17 within the funding available”. Refreshed plan (November 2013) [link]: The previous plan’s six themes have become four. The themes to “Supporting victims and witnesses” and to “Protecting the vulnerable” now incorporate the previous plan’s “Reducing crime” and “Mental health” themes respectively. “These changes reflect how the previous plan’s outcomes relating to the Reducing crime and Mental health themes have become integrated into everyday policing business. The revised themes of the plan are: reducing offending and re­offending; supporting victims and witnesses; making communities and neighbourhoods safer; and protecting the vulnerable.” 2. Key News No updates this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 12. 2013: 15. 2014: 16. Total: 43]. Latest decision from December 2014 (visited February 2015) on “Decision to proceed with the purchase of discreet building” [link] to support regional and national collaboration [link]. 4. Forward Diary Events Diary [link] 5. Team no updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Joint Audit Risk and Assurance Panel (JARAP) [link] Strategic Partnership Board [link]. Annual Report [link]. Ethics, Integrity and Complaints Committee [link]. Youth Commission ­ final report 2013/14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment for Leicestershire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@clive_loader] [@LeicsPCC] [Facebook office]. Youth Commission [@YCLeic]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 10 FOI requests and replies in 2014 [link]. Latest Leicestershire Police Force published in 2013. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Leicestershire police portion of council tax to rise [link]. The PCC said “It will give us some temporary stability to help us address future risks.”

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Lincolnshire PCC: Alan Hardwick. Deputy PCC: none at present. Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.95% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “The three things that this plan must deliver are: a reduction in crime; a fair deal; and criminal justice services that are there when you need them”. Statement prior to election [link]: “my priorities are to: protect and strengthen neighbourhood policing; increase officer numbers; continue challenging Government cuts that unfairly penalise Lincolnshire; keep police stations open; enhance support for victims of crime and witnesses; and encourage more active and visible support from communities and volunteers”. 2. Key News Increase in Lincolnshire Police council tax precept approved [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 7, 2013: 28, 2014: 30, 2015: 7. Total: 72]. Latest published decision (February 2015) on “Victim Support Grant Agreement” [link]. Further decisions on the disposal of surplus police property [link] and the police precept for 2015/16 [link]. 4. Diary No forward diary found on PCC’s website. 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Independent Audit Committee [link] Meetings between PCC and Chief [link] Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Lincolnshire Constabulary [link]. Community Remedy [link]. Quarterly Performance Update ­ October [link].

8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@AlanHardwickPCC]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 19 requests or replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Council tax bills to go up by 7p a week to plug police cash hole [link]. The DCC said “We will be welcoming a team of Home Office officials to examine the way we police and whether in the short term we are eligible for a special Government grant. Boston set for course to prevent alcohol related crime [link]. The suggestion to introduce a course which targets offenders who have received fixed penalty notices for committing low­level alcohol related crime such as being drunk and disorderly was made by a member of the PCP to the CC.

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Merseyside PCC: Jane Kennedy Deputy PCC: Ann O’Byrne. Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 1.95% . Precept Change 2015: 1.95% 1. PCC’s ambition From intro to Plan [link]: “a focus on serious and organised crime, improved support for victims, and an emphasis on visible and accessible neighbourhood policing”. Priorities listed as: reducing crime and ASB, particularly violent crime; providing a visible and accessible neighbourhood policing style; tackling serious and organised crime; maintaining public safety; taking effective action against all forms of hate crime. Also talks about working with partners to: reduce repeat victimisation; protect and support victims through a streamlined, speedy criminal justice system; divert, disrupt and prosecute offenders; reduce the number of first time entrants into the criminal justice system. 2. Key News Merseyside Police Commissioner awards more than £270000 to improve care for vulnerable victims [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: none listed, 2013: 42, 2014: 77, 2015: 16. (note numbering not sequential) Total: 135]. Latest decision dated February 2015 on “SCAPE National Procurement Framework” [link]. 4. Diary Events Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to November 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] Meetings between PCC and Chief [link] (single document covering multiple meetings). 2013/ 2014 Annual Report [link] Performance and Scrutiny Group [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Merseyside Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@jane4merseyside] [@MerseysidePCC] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 11 FOI requests and replies in 2014 ­ latest dated June. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link] no update this month.

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MOPAC The Mayor is able to appoint a statutory Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to discharge the vast majority of MOPAC’s duties, and he has done so. However, the Mayor remains responsible for issuing his Police and Crime Plan, and for the appointment and removal of senior Met officers. ­ Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime: Stephen Greenhalgh. Precept Change: na 1. PCC’s ambition The Mayor has identified the following as key priorities: a) Strengthen the MPS and drive a renewed focus on street policing; b) Give victims a greater voice; c) Make London safer for women; d) Develop smarter solutions to alcohol and drug crime; e) Help London’s vulnerable young people; f) Tackling business crime. MOPAC’s mission is to deliver: a) a Metropolis that is the safest global city on the planet; b) a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) that becomes the UK’s most effective, most efficient, even the most loved police force; c) a capital city where all public services work together and with communities to prevent crime, seek justice for victims and reducing reoffending. The full Policing and Crime Plan is here [link]. 2. Key News £150 payment for London’s Specials [link]. Boris accused of ‘spin’ after figures show most Metropolitan Police specials won’t get ‘council tax cut’ [link]. Boris accused of spin [link]. Metropolitan Police ‘pay to protest’ proposal rejected by campaigners [link]. 3. Decisions [link] 148 decisions in 2014, 6 in 2015 with most recent February 2015 on the authorisation to settle a claim against the Metropolitan Police Service [link]. 4. Forward Diary not found 5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] available for MPS but not, it appears, for MOPAC ­ reports to December 2014 available (accessed February 2015). New tender opportunities [link]. 7. Reports Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. Mayor and Commissioner Bilateral meetings [link] Audit Panel [link]. London Policing Ethics Panel [link] [link]. Joint Investment Board [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Metropolitan Police Service [link]. Violence Against Women and Girls Panel [link]. HMIC and CPS joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of fatal road traffic incidents [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [website] [@MOPACLdn]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 18 responses and replies in 2014 ­ latest dated November.

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Norfolk PCC: Stephen Bett. Deputy PCC: Jenny McKibben . Precept Change 2013: 1.97%. Precept Change 2014: 1.97%. Precept Change 2015: 2% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Objectives for Crime and Disorder Reduction: a) reduce priority crime, ASB and reoffending; b) reduce vulnerability, promote equality and support victims; c) reduce the need for service through preventative and restorative approaches and more joined­up working with partners, protecting the availability of frontline resources. Objectives for policing: nine specific, crime­related targets. Refresh January 2015 [link]. 2. Key News Watchdog clears PCC over West Norfolk expenses claims [link] Swaffham police station to lose public inquiry office [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 7. 2013: 30. 2014: 49, 2015: 1. Total: 87]. Latest published decision (dated January 2015, website visited February 2015) on the award of a contract to G4S Forensic Medical Services to provide medical services in Norfolk and Suffolk [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team OPCC vacancy for a Business Support Officer [link]. 6. Money Spending over £500 for Norfolk Constabulary and PCC [link]. Reports up to November 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). £1,625 mast rental contract awarded [link]. 7. Reports. PCC / Chief Constable Meetings [link] Norfolk & Suffolk Collaboration Panel [link] Audit Committee [link] Annual Report [link]. Police Accountability Forum [link]. Panel meeting 3rd Oct [link]. Community Remedy Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Norfolk Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@thesafebett] (no tweets since April 19 2013) [@NorfolkPCC] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 32 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Report into expense claims made by Norfolks Police and Crime Commissioner is published [link]. The investigation began in June 2014 following a report to the IPCC by the PCP.

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Northamptonshire (PCC: Adam Simmonds. Deputy PCC: not planning to appoint). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Outcomes: “to become the safest place in the country” ­ reduction of at least 40% in violent crime, a focus on eradicating drugs and reducing acquisitive crime, ASB robustly and intelligently tackled, a more visible police force, Northants to be a secure place with the safest roads. Doing things differently: putting victims first, getting tough on criminals, “getting upstream” to prevent crime, greater police visibility and increased numbers, making roads safer, engagement and participation, business transformation. 2. Key News Victims of crime to sit on North Yorkshire scrutiny panel [link] Panel to scrutinise out­of­court disposals [link] Meet with police commissioner [link] Crime surgery coming [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 7. 2013: 29. 2014: 22. Total: 58] [link]. Latest published (dated December 2014, website visited February 2015) on the appointment of a member to the Joint Independent Audit Committee [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 (PCC and Force spend available) [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Independent Audit Committee [link]. Performance [link]. Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Northamptonshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@adamsoffice] [@NorthantsOPCC ­ relaunched August 2014] [Personal Website] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 42 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Northants Police to increase council tax [link]. The PCP voted in favour of the 1.99% increase while PCC Simmonds said the money raised from the tax rise was ring fenced to help support victims of crime.

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Northumbria PCC: Vera Baird. Deputy PCC: Mark Dennett. Precept Change 2013: 3.5%. Precept Change 2014: 1%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% Note PCC is a Board Member of the APCC. 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “I have listened with great care to what you have told me are your crime and disorder priorities: putting victims first; dealing with ASB; domestic and sexual abuse; reducing crime; community confidence”. Success measured by “maintaining force’s national position (1st) for satisfaction of victims...” and 3­9 specific targets for each of the priorities. 2. Key News No update this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 5. 2013: 60. 2014: 59. 2015: 12. Total: 136] [link]. Latest decision on (dated February 2015) “Houghton Le Spring Magistrates Court” [link]. Approval for the Council Tax and Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2015/16 [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] ­ for PCC and Chief Constable. Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015). Contract awarded of the supply of detainee in­cup drinks with a value of £60,000 [link]. 7. Reports. Meetings of PCC and Chief Constable [link]. Joint Business Meetings between PCC and Chief Constable [link]. Strategic Management Board (ToR not known) [link]. Joint Independent Audit Committee [link]. Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Northumbria Police [link]. Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@VeraBaird] [@NorthumbriaPCC] [Facebook politician/office]. Refreshed website [link]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 40 requests and replies in 2014. Office costs [link]. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police council tax charge set to rise by 1.99% [link]. The PCP approved the increase after a public survey found 53% of public were in favour.

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North Wales PCC: Winston Roddick. Deputy PCC: Julian Sandham Precept Change 2013: 3.98%. Precept Change 2014: 2%. Precept Change 2015: 3.44% 1. PCC’s ambition Police and Crime Plan 2014/15 [link] “The outcomes I sought through my first plan were security in the home, safety in public places and visible and accessible policing. These will continue to be my overriding vision for North Wales. To deliver these outcomes, I have decided to replace the police and crime objectives in the first plan with four new objectives. These are: prevent crime, deliver an effective response, reduce harm and the risk of harm, build effective partnerships.” 2. Key News No update this month. 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: none recorded. 2013: 22. 2014: 22 Total: 44]. Latest decision (October 2014, website visited February 2015) on “Grant to Wrexham IDVA Service” [link]. 4. Forward Diary No forward diary provided. Public meetings [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 combined PCC and Police Force [link]. Latest dated January 2015 (website visited February 2015). £38,000 contract awarded for decontamination services [link]. Motor vehicle body repair services contract awarded for an estimated value of £70,000 [link]. 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] Strategic Executive Board [link] Scrutiny Meetings [link]. PCC website also mentions: Safer Communities Board, Community Safety Partnerships, Local Service Board and Criminal Justice. Annual Report 13/14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of North Wales Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@Winston4pcc] has not tweeted since Jan 2013, official account is [@NorthWalesPCC] [Facebook campaign]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 35 requests and replies in 2014. 6 in 2015 ­ Budget details [link].

10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Call to speed up eviction process on town estate [link]. North Wales Police and Crime Panel, said: “Eviction is a long­winded process of gathering evidence, taking it to court and is a last option, but I believe these complications are being ironed out.”

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North Yorkshire (PCC: Julia Mulligan. Deputy PCC: none currently). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “Be safe, feel safe ­ protected by the most responsive service in England”. Goals: 1. Reduce harm (outcomes: embed position as safest place in England; increase confidence). 2. Put people first (improved satisfaction, lower ASB, reduced reoffending, protection of Safer Neighbourhood Teams, improved capacity/capability to deal with serious crime). 3. Deliver more with less (maximum value and efficiency, maintained frontline, enhanced cost­effectiveness and economies of scale). 4. Ensure that we are ‘fit for the future’ (reduced property overheads, embedding ‘people first’ culture, IT infrastructure to facilitate service and reduce admin, shared services, reduced carbon footprint). 5. Drive justice (reduced reoffending, appropriate charges, increased use of restorative justice, confidence in use of cautions). 6. Police UK (fulfilment of Strategic Policing Requirement). New plan ­ updated December 2014: [link] [link]. 2. Key News Nottinghamshire PCC visits youth clean­up project [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 10. 2013: 86. 2014: 34. 2015: 5. Total: 135 (not all placed in public domain). Latest (dated February 2015) on “Membership of the Police ICT Company” [link]. No upcoming decisions ­ page under construction. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]­ available to January 2015 (website visited February 2015). Details for OPCC are for all expenditure (as opposed to £500 and above). New tender opportunities available [link]. Contract awarded for the creation of a Victim's Web Portal with a value of £31,980 [link]. 7. Reports. Joint Audit Committee [link]. Scrutiny Meetings [link]. Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. Updated Police and Crime Plan [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of North Yorkshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@Julia_Mulligan] [@NorthYorksPCC] [Facebook politician] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] ­ 31 requests and responses in 2014. 1 request in 2015 ­ Police officer numbers [link]. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police’s legal bill for Hillsborough inquests hits £12million [link]. The PCP agree with the inquests but feel it is unfair that the taxpayers of South Yorkshire are going to suffer the consequences by having fewer police on the streets.

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Nottinghamshire (PCC: Paddy Tipping. Deputy PCC: Chris Cutland). Precept Change 2013: 1.95%. Precept Change 2014: 1.96% . Precept Change 2015: 1.98% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “I want to be known as the People’s Commissioner, to be your voice and stand by your side”. Revisits campaign pledges to: campaign against Govt police funding cuts; take on 150 extra police officers and 100 PCSOs; work in partnership to reduce ASB by 50%; give extra priority and resources to domestic violence; ensure victims are treated as people not cases, and properly fund Victim Support; be fair, honest and protect taxpayers’ money. 2. Key News Nottinghamshire PCC visits youth clean­up project [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 12. 2013: 41. 2014: 61. 2015: 3. Total: 117]. Latest decision (most recent February 2015) on Financial Reports 2015/16 [link]. “Integrated Restorative Justice Service in Nottinghamshire” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 ­ only Nottinghamshire Police [link]. Reports up to November 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). Bluelight: “Integrated restorative justice service for Nottinghamshire” [link]. £47,500 contract awarded for fire suppression systems [link]. 7. Reports. Strategic Resources and Performance Meetings [link] Joint Audit and Scrutiny Panel [link] Community Stakeholder Forums (every 6 months, invitation only, cross section of community and charity sectors) [link] Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. Performance and Insight Reports [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Nottinghamshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@NottsPCC] [PCC Blog] [@PaddyTipping] [Facebook politician] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 25 requests and replies in 2014. 3 in 2015. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel. [link]. No update this month.

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South Wales (PCC: Alun Michael. Deputy PCC: Sophie Howe). Precept Change 2013: 7%. Precept Change 2014: 5% [link]. Precept Change 2015: 5.00% PCC is a Board Member of the Police ICT Company Ltd 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link] :15 development priorities: “crime reduction and prevention; working with the criminal justice system; strong, swift response to ASB; continuing to tackle youth offending; developing a joint approach to the 18­25 age group; putting victims at the heart of our work; tackling violence against women and girls; understanding and addressing the needs of older people; working with partners on the causes of crime; making it easier for the public to communicate with the police; tackle online crime, including online child abuse and bullying; promoting the effective use of Restorative Justice; innovation on road safety and social justice; making the public feel safer; equality, diversity and the impact of poverty”. 2. Key News Police warn of £1000 fines in Six Nations drink campaign [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 6. 2013: 51. 2014: 67. 2015: 4. Total: 129]. Latest decision (January 2015, website visited February 2015) on “Access to police premises”. 4. Forward Diary Publishes diary on a weekly (historical) basis [link] ­ last updated April 2014. No forward diary found online. 5. Team No updates this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Joint Audit Committee [link] All Wales Criminal Justice Board [link] Mention also of [link] Community Safety Partnerships, Local Service Boards / Integrated Partnership Board, Safer South Wales Group, Local Safeguarding Children Boards, South Wales Youth Offending Team Managers Forum. Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Plan 2014­2017 [link]. Strategic Board [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of South Wales Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@AlunMichael] [@CommissionerSW] [Personal Website] [DepPCC] [Facebook campaign] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 15 published for 2013. 0 requests and replies in 2014. 0 requests and replies in 2015 (visited February 2015). 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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South Yorkshire (PCC: Shaun Wright. Alan Billings. Deputy PCC: Tracey Cheetham). Precept Change 2013: 3.5%. Precept Change 2014: 1.95%. Precept Change 2015: 1.95% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link] and manifesto [link]: Vision “to make South Yorkshire the safest place to live, learn, work and run businesses”. “I can see that we need to prioritise: further development of community policing; making sure victims and witnesses get a better deal; renewing our focus on preventing crime and re­offending; ensuring better co­ordination, communication and partnership between agencies to make the best use of resources; respecting and valuing those who deliver community safety services and encouraging good community and industrial relations”. 2. Key News: Crime commissioner awaits decision over Hillsborough inquests funding [link] Public services face up to cost of inquests [link] Police's legal bill for Hillsborough inquests hits £12 million [link] and Fears that Hillsborough inquest legal fees could 'bankrupt' South Yorkshire Police [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published [link] on website to date: 2012: 23. 2013: 51. 2014: 12. 2014/15: 25. Total: 111]. Latest published decision (dated October 2014, visited February 2015) on “Victim Focussed Restorative Justice” [link]. 4. Forward Diary Events diary on PCC website [link] ­ no events. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to December 2014 available (visited February 2015). 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of South Yorkshire Police [link]. Independent Ethics Panel [link]. Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@SYPCC] [DepPCC] [Facebook campaign] [Facebook office] 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 73 requests and responses in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Police’s legal bill for Hillsborough inquests hits £12m [link]. Chairman of the PCP said he agreed with the inquests but felt it was unfair that the taxpayers of South Yorkshire are going to suffer the consequences by having fewer police on the streets.

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Staffordshire (PCC: Matthew Ellis. Deputy PCC: Sue Arnold). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 0% [link]. Precept Change 2015: 0.00% 1. PCC’s ambition [link]: “Safer, Fairer, United Communities”. Four overarching priorities: 1. Early Intervention: tackling root causes before they become a problem. 2. Supporting Victims and Witnesses: making it easier for victims and witnesses to get the support they need. 3. Managing Offenders: preventing offending in the first place, and reducing the likelihood of reoffending. 4. Public Confidence: making sure that everything that happens contributes to individuals and communities feeling safer and reassured. 2. Key News Appeal for volunteers to check Staffordshire's police cells [link] Police 'stop and search' powers under scrutiny in Staffordshire [link] Alton Village Hall awarded £1450 from Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 12. 2013: 24. 2013/14: 20. 2014/15: 19. Total: 75. Latest decision (dated February 2015) on “Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2015­16” [link]. 4. Forward Diary Meetings [link]

5. Team No update this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to February 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Ethics, Transparency and Audit Committee [link] Performance Meeting [link]. Annual Report [link]. Public meetings [link]. “Medium term financial strategy 2014­2020” [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Staffordshire Police [link]. Community Remedy [link]. Stop and Search Report [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@MatthewEllis] [@StaffsPCC] [Personal Website] [DepPCC] [Facebook office]. [“PCC weekly”]. [Ethics Transparency Audit Panel @StaffsETA]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link].

10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month. Civilian workers could pick up suspectd criminals from the street under a new contract worth up to £8.5m [link]. Although members of the PCP

accept the need to free up police time, they have concerns over how this could actually work.

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Suffolk (PCC: Tim Passmore. Deputy PCC: not planning to appoint). Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 0%. Precept Change 2015: 1.97% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Aim “to make Suffolk a safer place in which to live, work, travel and invest”. Four objectives: 1. responding to emergencies; 2. solving crime; 3. preventing and reducing crime and ASB; 4. caring for victims and vulnerable people. Under “Making Suffolk Safer” banner, addresses the following areas: victims of crime, domestic violence and abuse, mental health, substance abuse, supporting families, creating a safer night­time economy, the local economy, rural wildlife and marine crime, roads, offending and reoffending, improving performance, ASB, reducing violence with injury, house burglaries and robberies, increasing the solved rates of violence with injury, house burglaries, serious sexual offences and drug trafficking. 2. Key News Driver caught speeding at 119mph on A140 at Coddenham – PCC describes offence [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published [link] on website to date: 2012: 6. 2013: 48. 2014: 43. 2015: 16. Total: 113]. Latest decision (dated February 2015) “Crime and Disorder Reduction Grant” [link]. Precept level and Council Tax 2015/16 [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available (website visited in January 2015). IT contracts [link] [link] [link] [link] worth £428,353 awarded. £75,000 contract for emergency boarding and glazing [link]. Mediation services contract worth £75,000 awarded [link]. £45,000 selected medical practitioner contract [link]. 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] Accountability and Performance Panel [link] Norfolk and Suffolk Collaboration Panel [link] Also mentions of District Panel Meetings and Public Surgeries [link]. Annual Report [link]. “Victims services preparatory funding ­ restorative justice hub” (targeting “98% overall satisfaction for restorative justice victims”) [link]. Police and Crime Plan Performance Progress Report ­ February 2015 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Suffolk Constabulary [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@TimPassmore] has not tweeted since Nov17 2012. [@TimSPCC]. [Facebook campaign]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 19 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Tim Passmore How we’ll use your extra council tax [link]. The PCP unanimously supported the proposed increase, the first increase in three years.

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Surrey (PCC: Kevin Hurley. Deputy PCC: Jeff Harris). Precept Change 2013: 1.99%. Precept Change 2014: 1.9%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% PCC was Vice Chair of PNB Official side. 1. PCC’s ambition Pledges [link] to: “take a zero­tolerance approach to policing in Surrey; deliver more visible street policing; put victims at the centre of the criminal justice system; give you more opportunities to have your say about policing; protect local policing, standing up for officers and promoting the highest standards of service”. “Zero tolerance means always doing something to tackle bad behaviour”. “Our Surrey, Our Police, Our Responsibility”. 2. Key News Surrey PCC spent £13k on abandoned referendum plans [link]. Huge police council tax hike plan dropped [link] and Surrey PCC jettisons precept increase [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 7. 2013: 41 (not all published). 2014: 34. 2015: 6. Total: 88. Latest published (February 2015) on Council Tax 2015/16 [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. Historical material provided, no forward diary found. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 ­ for Surrey Police [link]. Reports up to December 2014 available [link] (website visited in February 2015). £5000 contract awarded for the provision of consultancy support for pensions [link]. 7. Reports. “Monitoring Surrey Police Performance” [link] Joint Audit Committee [link] Annual Report 2014 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Surrey Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@kvnbhrly1] [@SurreyPCC] [DepPCC] [Facebook office] [Facebook campaign] [Streetlife page] [Flickr]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies 2013 [link]. 2014 [link] ­ 31 requests and replies received in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. No update this month.

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Sussex PCC: Katy Bourne. Deputy PCC: vacant. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.95%. Precept Change 2015: 1.98% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: four key strategic objectives: crime and community safety (keeping Sussex a low crime area; reduce re­offending; tackle community priorities such as alcohol, drugs, ASB, domestic abuse and road safety); victim focus (improve victim and witness experience of system; support initiatives to bring justice for victims; effective policing, responsive to the needs of victims and the vulnerable); public confidence (build trust in the police and criminal justice system; remove proceeds of crime from criminals; encourage and develop volunteering); value for money (reduce bureaucracy and waste across the criminal justice system; further collaboration and partnership working; efficient, effective and innovative commissioning of services and procurement of assets). April 2014: plan relaunched [link]. 2. Key News Katy Bourne's video log: Youth Commission welcomes twenty new members [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 5. 2013: 34. 2014: 18. 2015: 11. Total: 68]. Latest decision (February 2015) on “Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Precept” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link] 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] ­ reports to December 2014 available (visited February 2015). “Precept investments secured by PCC part funds new Cybercrime Unit” [link]. 7. Reports. Accountability Meetings (with Chief Constable) [link]. Audit Committee [link]. Consultation Responses [link]. Annual Report [link]. PCC Monthly Update [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Sussex Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@SussexPCC] [@KatyBourne] [Facebook campaign] [Facebook office] [Specials Blog]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 25 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police & Crime Panel [link]. New Police Model ­ a problem for Crawley [link]. The PCP have been presented with a new model focusing police resources on emergencies and criminal offences.

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Thames Valley PCC: Anthony Stansfeld. Deputy PCC: David Carroll. Precept Change 2013: 2%. Precept Change 2014: 2%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% Note PCC is a Board Member of the APCC. 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Strategic objectives within the Plan: 1. cut crimes that are of most concern to the public and protect the most vulnerable members of our communities; 2. protect the visible presence of the police and partners to cut crime and the fear of crime and reassure communities; 3. protect the public from harm arising from serious organised crime and terrorism; 4. communicate and engage with the public in order to cut crime and the fear of crime, and build trust and confidence within our communities; 5. work with criminal justice partners to reduce crime and support victims and witnesses; 6. ensure policing, community safety and criminal justice services delivered efficiently and effectively. 2. Key News Police and Crime Commissioner starts search for new Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 3. 2013: 35. 2014: 21. 2015: 6. Total: 65]. Latest decision dated February 2015 on the “Fourth Phase Victims Grant Competition ­ Successful Bids” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. 5. Team Recruitment of a Chief Constable [link]. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to January 2015 available (website visited in February 2015). Tender opportunity [link]. 7. Reports. Joint Independent Audit Committee [link] Policy, Planning and Performance [link] “Public to be able to have their say to PC Panel” [link]. Annual Report 2013­14 [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Thames Valley Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@TV_PCC] [Panel @ThamesValleyPCP] [Facebook office]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 6 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Independent co­opted members sought for Thames Valley Crime Panel [link]. The closing date for applications is Friday, February 27 with interviews being held in March.

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Warwickshire PCC: Ron Ball. Deputy PCC: Eric Wood. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: check. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% Note PCC is a Board Member of the APCC and the APCC Independent Leader. PCC acts as one of two APCC Special Constabulary representatives (other is the North Yorkshire PCC) 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Priorities: a) reduce crime and disorder (by, for example, focusing on ‘high harm causers’ and priority policing areas); b) protect the public from harm (by, eg, focusing on 4 key areas of policing: hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence and abuse; safeguarding vulnerable children and adults); c) empower local communities to prevent crime and disorder (by, eg, working closely with organisations such as Neighbourhood Watch); d) deliver an effective and efficient police service (by, eg reviewing and updating the ‘blueprint’ for the Strategic Alliance with West Mercia; e) respond to the Strategic Policing Requirement. 2. Key News Warwickshire / West Mercia joint property company [link]. Police chief slams balaclava­clad anti­hunt aggressors [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website [link] to date: 2012: 5. 2013: 22. 2014: 26. 2015: 5. Total: 58] . Latest decision dates from February 2015 on “Proposed Precept” [link]. 4. Forward Diary [link]. None shown. 5. Team no update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to July 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Joint Audit Committee [link] minutes/agenda: mention of setting up a new Joint Audit Committee with “strategic alliance counterparts in West Mercia”. Public Scrutiny Meetings [link]. Trust, Integrity and Ethics Committee [link] ­ established with West Mercia. Strategic Alliance with West Mercia Police [link]. Police Foundation report: “Police force collaboration: an independent review of the Warwickshire / West Mercia strategic alliance” [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Warwickshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@ballronald47] has not tweeted since Nov17 2012, official account now [@WarwickshirePCC]. [Personal Website] [DepPCC] [OPCC Policy Officer] [Facebook office] [PCC blog] [PCC newsletter]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] ­ 10 requests and responses published on website. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel. [link] Council tax hike helps at­risk Warwickshire force [link]. The panel accepted the increase in what was described as a detailed question and answer session with the police crime commissioner.

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West Mercia PCC: Bill Longmore. Deputy PCC: Barrie Sheldon. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99% . Precept Change 2015: 1.99% PCC is a Board Member of the Police ICT Company Ltd 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “I want to use my position to inspire others to be leaders in the community to prevent crime and disorder, and build a safer society for the people of West Mercia. My vision is a new community spirit, with people working together in partnership to improve society and prevent crime and disorder. To achieve this, I intend to focus on the following strategic aims: to ensure an efficient and effective police service is delivered; to reduce crime and disorder; to protect communities from harm; to provide a strong and powerful voice for the people and victims of crime”. 2. Key News Warwickshire / West Mercia joint property company [link]. Ross­on­Wye and Malvern police bases to be reinstated [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 3. 2013: 17. 2014: 27. 2015: 4. Total: 51] [link]. Latest decision dated February 2015 on “Setting the 2015/16 precept”. 4. Forward Diary Historical diary [link] and events [link]. No future events shown. 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports up to March 2014 available ­ only for West Mercia Police (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Audit Committee: West Mercia and Warwickshire joint audit committee [link]. Trust, Integrity and Ethics Committee [link] ­ established with Warwickshire. Police Foundation report: “Police force collaboration: an independent review of the Warwickshire / West Mercia strategic alliance” [link]. Police and Crime Plan Monitoring Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of West Mercia Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@WestMerciaPCC] [DepPCC] [PCC Blog] 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 29 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. £1 million to be cut from West Mercia Police Budget [link]. This week the PCP approved a budget for 2015/16.

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West Midlands PCC: David Jamieson Deputy PCC: Yvonne Mosquito. Precept Change 2013: 2.98%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: Objectives: improving public confidence in policing; creating stronger partnerships; developing greater local identity across the West Midlands; delivering better value for money; demonstrating the force’s commitment to social responsibility; reduce crime and offending; better protecting people from harm; improving the service the public receive from the police; supporting stronger communities; ensure an effective contribution to national policing. Sets out new operating model: “the core of this work is about moving from being reactive to being predictive and intervening early to stop things happening”. Variations to the Police and Crime Plan (dated 7th Jan 2014) [link] [link]. 2. Key News West Midlands Police ‘face swingeing cuts’ [link]. Figures show rise in gun crime in West Midlands [link] UK's 'gun crime capital': rancour and regret over West Midlands label [link] Coventry's main police station to stay open to public [link] Speed cameras will return to Black Country ­ but only if councils will fund them [link] West Midlands Police 'overstretched' due to national incidents [link] West Midlands victim support project first in the country [link] Police officer numbers slashed by 300 in the West Midlands in just one year [link] 3. Decisions Number of decisions [link] published on website to date: 2012: 7. 2013: 45. 2014: 44. 2015: 2. Total: 98. Latest decision dated February 2015 on “Revenue Budget and Precept and Capital Budget 2015/16” [link]. 4. Forward Diary Events (none shown) [link] 5. Team No updates this month 6. Money Expenditure over £500 [link]. Reports up to September 2014 [link] available (website visited in February 2015). Police Oracle: West Midlands HQ Refurb to save millions [link]. New tender opportunity available [link]. 7. Reports. Strategic Policing and Crime Board [link] Joint Audit Committee [link] “comprises the four non­executive members of the Strategic Policing and Crime Board and independent chair Peter Wood” minutes/agenda: [link] PCC’s Annual Report 2013/14 [link]. Scheme of Corporate Governance reports [link] [link]. “Child Sexual Exploitation ­ update paper” [link]. Current Consultations [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of West Midlands Police [link]. Victims Commission [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@WestMidsPCC] [@D_C_Jamieson] [DepPCC]. [Facebook politician] [Facebook office] [PCC Strategic Board Member]. [Flickr] [PCC blog] [Panel @WestMidsPCP]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 10 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Sandwell Council leader Darren Cooper’s Twitter account suspended after he posted V sign picture [link]. However, the councillor who is the leader of the PCP has denied the tweet claiming to be the victim of twitter trolls. © March 2015, CoPaCC

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West Yorkshire PCC: Mark Burns­Williamson. Deputy PCC: Isabel Owen. Precept Change 2013: 3.8%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition “Communities in West Yorkshire are safer and feel safer” through: crime and re­offending is reduced; ASB is reduced; victims and witnesses are supported; local, regional and national threats, risks and harm are tackled; criminal justice system is effective and efficient; communities are listened to; the police service and partners have adequate resources. Revised Plan May 2014 [link]. 2. Key News Job threat for staff at victim support charity [link] and Victim Support staff in West Yorkshire issued with redundancy notices [link] Keighley young people could have greater say on policing and community safety [link] Half a dozen Bradford schemes to receive money from Safer Communities Fund [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 12. 2013: 51. 2014: 63. 2015: 4. Total: 130]. Latest published decision (February 2015) [link] on “Membership of the Road Safety Trust” [link]. 4. Forward Diary Events [link] 5. Team No update this month. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link]. Reports up to October 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). New tenders available [link]. Contract awarded for the refurbishment of Huddersfield Police Station at a cost of £1,241,403 [link]. Contract awarded for the supply and build of electrical power supply boxes at a cost of £53,750 [link]. 7. Reports. Joint Independent Audit Committee [link] Force Accountability Meeting (link). Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of West Yorkshire Police [link]. Quarterly Performance Report [link]. Community Remedy [link]. HMIC National Child Protection Inspection [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@WestYorkshireOPCC]. [Facebook office] [@MarkBW_WY]. [newsletter]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link] 55 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. Council tax rise to fund new police officers [link]. The precept of 1.99% was approved by the PCP whilst the PCC warned about the damage these cuts were making.

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Wiltshire PCC: Angus Macpherson. Precept Change 2013: 0%. Precept Change 2014: 1.99%. Precept Change 2015: 1.99% 1. PCC’s ambition From Plan [link]: “There is an underlying theme throughout the plan ­ partnership, pro­activity, prevention”. Six main sections: reduce crime and anti­social behaviour; protect the most vulnerable in society; put victims and witnesses first; reduce offending and re­offending; drive up standards of customer choice; ensure unfailing and timely response to calls for assistance. From speech at launch [link]: “There is a £1 million innovation fund available to advance the objectives of the plan. That is open for business, and I’m looking for ideas from partners and other organisations”. “Police and Crime Plan updated” [link]. 2. Key News Police forces agree to share services [link] Police community message released in Calne and Devizes [link] 3. Decisions [Number of decisions published on website to date: 2012: 2. 2013: 17. 2014: 26. 2015: 2. Total: 47]. [link] Latest decision published in February 2015 on “Replacement of radios” [link]. 4. Forward Diary Maintains both “Meet Your PCC” [link] and “Events” [link] diaries. 5. Team Chief Constable announces retirement [link]. 6. Money Spending over £500 [link] Reports (for OPCC and Wiltshire Police) up to December 2014 available (website visited in February 2015). 7. Reports. Audit Committee [link] Annual Report [link]. HMIC PEEL Assessment of Wiltshire Police [link]. 8. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, PCC blog). [@PCCWiltsSwindon]. [PCCblog]. [Facebook]. 9. FoI Requests and Replies [link]. 20 requests and replies in 2014. 10. [NEW] Police and Crime Panel [link]. £3 a year increase for police and crime element of council tax approved [link]. The PCC set this increase after extensive consultation with the public and with the support of the PCP.

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