Return to Agenda National Police Chiefs’ Council Police Support Volunteer National Strategy 2019-2023 16 January 2019 / Agenda Item: Regional Security Classification OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE Papers cannot be accepted without a security classification in compliance with the Government Security Classification (GSC) Policy (Protective Marking has no relevance to FOI): Freedom of information (FOI) This document (including attachments and appendices) may be subject to an FOI request and the NPCC FOI Officer & Decision Maker will consult with you on receipt of a request prior to any disclosure. Author: CC Lisa Winward Force/Organisation: North Yorkshire Police Date Created: 19/11/2018 Coordination Committee: Local Policing Coordination Committee Portfolio: Citizens in Policing Attachments @ para App A Information Governance & Security In compliance with the Government’s Security Policy Framework’s (SPF) mandatory requirements, please ensure any onsite printing is supervised and storage and security of papers are in compliance with the SPF. Dissemination or further distribution of this paper is strictly on a need to know basis and in compliance with other security controls and legislative obligations. If you require any advice, please contact [email protected] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/security-policy-framework/hmg-security-policy-framework#risk-management 1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this report is to request that the Police Support Volunteer (PSV) National Strategy 2019-2023 is supported by Chiefs Council in January 2019. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 In alignment with the imperatives of the National Citizens in Policing 2016- 2019 strategy, and recently approved Special Constabulary Strategy (2018 – 2023), the PSV strategy is designed to raise the profile and widen the opportunities specifically relating to the bespoke policing volunteer roles referred to as PSVs, as well as develop the overall national programme. 2.2 In developing the first strategy for PSVs the document aims to reflect and provide consideration to the following: The significant change in the policing environment, with additional complexities of crime, emerging demands on the service and issues such as vulnerability and safeguarding which are now fundamental parts of the role of the Police Service. The introduction of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 that provides Chief Officers with the ability to designate policing powers to non-warranted volunteers, previously attainable through the appointment of Special Constables with full policing powers. The three recently published national survey and benchmarking reports, produced by the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice. These are reports that provide detailed 2 Official-Sensitive feedback from volunteers and forces, recognising the impact and growth in the range of PSV roles. 2.3 In addition a national cross sector working group has been established. The group have carried out a number of visits to forces to gather evidence, capture good practice and gain an understanding of the PSV roles that are clearly able to demonstrate good outcomes in helping to address policing demands and provide a positive volunteer experience. 2.4 In considering the above, three strategic priorities, have been identified. Growing the impact of our Police Support Volunteers Recognising the contribution of Police Support Volunteers Achieving excellence across our volunteering programmes 2.5 The PSV National Strategy 2019-2023 has been circulated to key stakeholders for consultation and feedback, including the National Citizens in Policing Strategic Board, CiP Leads within all forces, the College of Policing and Institute of Public Safety, Crime and Justice. The feedback received has been reviewed and relevant changes have been made to reflect this. 2.6 It is proposed that the National cross sector Working Group for PSVs continues to have oversight of the strategy. This group consists of key stakeholders including the College of Policing, the Institute of Public Safety, Crime and Justice, work stream lead / representative and the National CiP Coordinator. It is intended that we will invite regional CiP ACC leads to nominate representatives to support with the delivery of the strategy and develop work strands to focus on key areas as highlighted throughout the strategy and feedback from the consultation. 3. PROPOSAL 3.1 It is proposed that the strategy, with accompanying National Working Group, be supported and endorsed as an approach to ensure that the role and purpose of the PSV for the coming years is maximised and optimised. 3.2 The PSV National Strategy 2019-2023 is attached to this paper. 4. CONCLUSION 4.1 The PSV National Strategy 2019-2023 will inform the development of the PSV programme for years to come. Notwithstanding the excellent work that has been undertaken, clear direction, leadership and co-ordination is now required to refresh the purpose and focus for the PSV programme. 4.2 The document builds on the significant foundation developed with PSVs over recent years, and whilst remaining cognisant of the future describes clear actions that will take place to facilitate progress. 5. DECISIONS REQUIRED 5.1 To formally adopt the PSV National Strategy 2019-2023 as the NPCC strategy for the PSV programme. Chief Constable Lisa Winward North Yorkshire Police NPCC Lead for Citizens in Policing Police Support Volunteer National Strategy 2019 – 2023 “Connecting communities to policing and policing to communities” 1 Content Foreword 3 Vision, Mission and Priorities - ‘Together we will’ 4 Introduction 6 What is the current picture? 7 Diversity 8 Roles 10 What are volunteers telling us? 11 Drivers and Indicators for Change 12 Meeting the Priorities - Looking to the Future 15 CiP Formula – x 5Cs Overview 16 TOGETHER WE WILL Our Approach 17 Capacity 18 Contribution 19 Capability 20 Consistency 22 Connectivity 23 2 Foreword Having started my policing career in 1993 as a In alignment with the imperatives of the National Special Constable in the City of York, I have a Citizens in Policing (CiP) strategy, the PSV strategy is clear understanding of the importance that designed to raise the profile and widen the volunteers play within policing culture and the opportunities for PSVs as well as developing the benefits that they bring. The Police Support overall programme itself. It is important that a firmly embedded volunteering culture is an integral part of Volunteer (PSV) programme is so diverse in the police service. nature given the skills of volunteers and the roles they perform across a variety of policing I am proud to be leading the PSV work stream of the functions. CiP portfolio and delighted to be part of the delivery of the 2019 PSV strategy. May I extend my thanks to Through the contribution they make, volunteers play the practitioners and the volunteers who are a key part in enhancing policing capacity and providing a significant contribution to the policing capability. A sustainable PSV programme is critical to service and I look forward to working with you as we ensuring we are prepared for the future and able to continue to develop this programme. meet demand. This demand is increasingly challenging and ever more complex and the skills and experiences that our communities can offer will help the police deliver an enhanced professional service. Lisa Winward Chief Constable Police Support Volunteer Lead 3 VISION, MISSION, PRIORITIES - “Together we will” In developing the PSV strategy the document looks to highlight our collective responsibilities as ‘we’ the policing family work together to deliver against its aspirations and provide a clear steer to enable force leaders and practitioners to: ! recognise and articulate the importance and benefits of involving volunteers. ! support the development of their own PSV strategies. Vision Priorities To create together a future in which the enormous ! Growing the impact of our Police potential of volunteers in policing is fully realised. Support Volunteers – increasing the scale and breadth of their contribution across policing, and ensuring it is focused on Mission policing priorities locally and nationally. We believe a large and thriving volunteer contribution across policing is key to achieving an open, engaged ! Recognising the contribution of our Police and effective police service. We see volunteers in Support Volunteers – seeing PSVs as policing as having a critical part to play in meeting the integral to our wider policing vision: unprecedented challenges of complexity and demand critical, integrated, invested in and valued. which policing faces. ! Achieving excellence across our In building together a new future for police volunteering programmes – programmes volunteering we will be creative, we will build strong which are well managed, resourced, partnerships, we will champion diversity, we will innovative, professionalised and evidence- empower and 'give a voice' to our volunteers, and we based, which achieve diversity and reach will celebrate their contribution and service. Above all, our new future for police volunteering will be built across all communities, and which attract upon making the experience of being a volunteer in into the police service the experience and policing the best it can possibly be. skills which policing needs. 4 5 Introduction Volunteers are a key link in connecting communities to policing and policing to communities. This very much reflects what is widely known as one of Sir Robert Peel's principles;