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The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (sections 12 and 28) states that a Police and Crime Commissioner must produce an “annual report”. The annual report must report on:

a) the exercise of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s functions in the financial year, and
b) the progress which has been made in the financial year in meeting the police and crime objectives in the police and crime plan.

The Police and Crime Panel must then review the annual report and make a report outlining any recommendations to the Police and Crime Commissioner. The report or recommendations of the Panel must also be published. The Police and Crime Commissioner must provide a response to the panel and must also publish that response.

A copy of the Panel’s response can be downloaded here

PFCC’s Response

“Following the publication of your response to my Annual Report, I am pleased to respond to the Panel in accordance with Section 28 (4) of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

I was pleased that the Panel engaged in a thorough and robust debate regarding my annual plan. Not only did this give me the opportunity to provide further context and assurance in relation to the wide work of the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, but also helped to demonstrate my priorities going forward.

Given the importance that data plays in our work to, I am more than happy to ensure that the panel is provided with all the relevant information to help them undertake their role. The OPFCC now has a greater capacity to compile and analyse data which will help to inform future annual reports, as well as update reports to the panel.

I would like to thank the panel for the positive and constructive response to the Annual Report and I look forward to working with you, over the coming year.”

A PDF copy of the response can be downloaded here