08/03/2016

Police Fail To Meet 50% Of Performance Targets

Police did not meet more than half of their performance targets last year, according to a report from the Audit Office.

Overall, the PSNI achieved 48% of measures with the remaining 52% not achieved.

Auditor General Kieran Donnelly said there is still room for further improvement.

He said: "A reduction number of targets would help to ensure that efforts are clearly focused on improving performance in line with strategic priorities."

The 2015-16 Plan comprises 11 outcomes, with 16 associated performance indicators and a further 41 associated performance measures.

(CD/JP)

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