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03/09/2013
NI Policing Board Criticised
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has been criticised over the way in which it holds officers to account.
An Audit Office report has stated there needs to be more precise targets on policing objectives and methods of measuring police performance.
It said that last year's targets lacked clarity.
"In the absence of target levels I am concerned that the effectiveness of such scrutiny, and thereby accountability, will be diminished," a statement from the Audit Office said.
The announcement follows a move by the PSNI that saw the force cease setting numerical targets, as identifying realistic but challenging goals was difficult to achieve.
Instead, the Chief Constable and senior commanders aimed for significant reductions in crime or increased levels of public confidence in policing.
The Audit Office Review of Continuous Improvement Arrangements in Policing was released today.
It examines the extent to which the performance plan for 2012/13 met obligations imposed on the Policing Board.
"Specific targets help to orientate stakeholders (including PSNI) to the level of performance expected," the report said.
"They also help to create a clear sense of focus, priority and timeframe. Targets act as flags for scrutineers - where a target is substantially exceeded, or where performance is well below expectations, this should lead to closer examination and explanation."
The board welcomed the Audit Office's report and said it accepts its recommendations.
(IT/MH)
An Audit Office report has stated there needs to be more precise targets on policing objectives and methods of measuring police performance.
It said that last year's targets lacked clarity.
"In the absence of target levels I am concerned that the effectiveness of such scrutiny, and thereby accountability, will be diminished," a statement from the Audit Office said.
The announcement follows a move by the PSNI that saw the force cease setting numerical targets, as identifying realistic but challenging goals was difficult to achieve.
Instead, the Chief Constable and senior commanders aimed for significant reductions in crime or increased levels of public confidence in policing.
The Audit Office Review of Continuous Improvement Arrangements in Policing was released today.
It examines the extent to which the performance plan for 2012/13 met obligations imposed on the Policing Board.
"Specific targets help to orientate stakeholders (including PSNI) to the level of performance expected," the report said.
"They also help to create a clear sense of focus, priority and timeframe. Targets act as flags for scrutineers - where a target is substantially exceeded, or where performance is well below expectations, this should lead to closer examination and explanation."
The board welcomed the Audit Office's report and said it accepts its recommendations.
(IT/MH)
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