Local policing model - developments and next steps
Minutes:
The Borough Commander provided an update on the ‘Met Change’ transformation programme underway within the MPS and on progress determining a new local policing model. Considerable ongoing uncertainty remained on the framework to be applied to determine the local policing model for the borough and the associated number of officers. A number of structural changes had however already been applied in Haringey in anticipation of the new model including an enhanced neighbourhood policing team, slimmer CID etc. Early assessments were also being undertaken so far as possible to model the potential impact of different modelling permutations in the borough.
The Partnership raised concern regarding future MPS access arrangements within the borough, in particular the importance of continuing to press for a 24 hour police presence in Tottenham and indeed, putting forward the case for more than one 24 hour police station in the borough. The Chair agreed to write a letter on behalf of the CSP outlining this position, a draft of which would be forward to the CSP for comment before being sent.