Our Work
… The main statutory duties and responsibilities of the Policing Board are to: secure an effective and efficient local police service; appoint (and dismiss, if necessary) the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief …
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Policing Board Chair meets business owners
… from last year.The nature of business crime is changing and aside from robberies,there are many other scams and tactics that criminals use.As a Board we are committed to making sure that the policing needs and interests of the community are considered in our …
Statement on Police Ombudsman’s statement that police did not disclose sensitive ‘troubles’ related information
… has outlined some of the complexities around the volume and location of material relating to legacy searches, the systems and checking processes are not meeting legislative duties around disclosure and therefore require review. Incidents like this have a very …
Unlawful Puppy Trade
… Trade Answer 1. Police response to Spotlight programme and USPCA report The Police Service is aware of the recent Spotlight programme and the USPCA report, ‘Puppy Dogs Fortune’. We utterly … exploitation of puppies in the Puppy Trade. The regulation and inspection of breeding establishments, the transportation …
Board Committee questions Deputy Chief Constable on disclosure delays
… by the PSNI to Coronial Inquests. Delays in redaction and disclosure, resource allocation to support Coronial process, the prioritisation of legacy cases and correspondence between the PSNI, the Senior Coroner and the Crown Solicitor’s Office have now formed the basis of …
Attacks on elected representatives
… CC for his assessment of the recent attacks on the offices and homes of elected representatives. Answer I would condemn … incidents of graffiti, throwing fireworks, hoax bomb calls and threats received anonymously. Where an elected … subject to a threat on their life, the threat is assessed and managed in line with the Police Service of Northern …
Making a Complaint
… Making a Complaint Policy and Procedure … Making a Complaint … Making a Complaint Policy and Procedure … … Making a Complaint …
Statement on the Police Ombudsman Report on Sean Hegarty
… Hegarty who was found guilty of the murders of Caron Smyth and Finbar McGrillen, Policing Board Chair Anne Connolly said: “This is a tragic and heartbreaking case and it’s important to acknowledge the pain of the families of …
PSNI Budget cuts stark
… £51.4m cuts required to policing will have an immediate and direct impact on the capacity and capability of the PSNI. Speaking about discussions with … despite the best efforts of the Chief Constable to plan and manage the budget cuts, the magnitude of the monies now …
PSNI Funding
… in negotiating the annual policing budget for the PSNI and for holding the Chief Constable to account for how that … for making sure that the funds are spent in an effective and efficient manner and in line with the objectives outlined in the Policing …
APPOINTMENT OF SELECTED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS (SMPs)
… health medical assessments in respect of serving and former police officers regarding application for both Ill Health Retirement (IHR) and Injury on Duty (IOD) Award applications in compliance with the IHR and IOD Regulations. This position offers flexible working …
Community Policing Numbers
… police officers are currently active in North Down and can any contact details be provided? Answer Information on Neighbourhood Teams in North Down and Ards is available on the PSNI website including officers’ names and the Wards they are responsible for. A mobile number is …
Gun Licencing Laws
… the Chief Constable for his views on gun licencing laws and whether or not social media profiles should be part of … in Plymouth where 5 people were killed. Response Firearms and Explosives Branch (FEB) fully complies with all Home Office and Department of Justice guidance, in line with the Firearms …
Your views on our Corporate Plan
… been consulting with the public about our Corporate Plan and how we contribute to the key outcomes for policing … consultation document which sets out the key challenges and high level priorities for the Board to address here . This consultation has now closed and we aim to publish a response within three months. Keep up …
Explanation for high number of PSNI officers committing serious crimes
… the number of officers serving within each organisation and only a quarter of police forces returned information to … PSNI officers, they do not all relate to ‘serious crimes’ and 35 of these offences actually relate to road traffic matters. That said, the PSNI and the community expect its officers to behave with …
Monitoring PSNI Compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998
… Human Rights Advisors in 2003. It was revised in 2021 and uses four structural indicators to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the PSNI’s implementation and enforcement of human rights standards through its …
Policing Human Rights
… which looks at how well the PSNI have met their duties and responsibilities in line with the Human Rights Act 1998 … how well the PSNI are complying with human rights law and proposes recommendations for improving how the police do … how well the PSNI have integrated previous recommendations and whether more work needs to be done. This is in addition …
Strategic Review of Policing
… within policing, as well as the changing nature of crime, and the need for new technology and training within police services to keep pace? FOLLOW UP - Is the PSNI able to find the experience and skill set to facilitate changes to the policing strategy? …
Board publishes Custody Visiting Report
… Ireland Policing Board show that between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015, 726 unannounced visits were made to Police … on the rights of detainees being held there, their health and wellbeing and the conditions of detention. The 41 Custody Visitors then …
Annual Report published
… report which contains an overview of the work of the Board and an assessment of performance of the Police Service of … reflects on the work of the Board over the last year and looks to some of the challenges ahead. The Report can be … at www.nipolicingboard.org.uk The Board’s Annual Report and Accounts together with the Certificate and Report of the …