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• Reference: 2015/2625
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 16 September 2015

It has been reported that refusal to sign the Metropolitan Police Service's voluntary 'Policy on Publishing and Broadcasting in a Non-Official Capacity" has resulted in police officers working in counterterrorism and diplomatic protection being told they will be considered for redeployment. How many officers have signed the agreement, how many have refused and how many officers have been redeployed because of their refusal?

• Reference: 2015/2171
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

It has been reported that the Metropolitan Police Service is actively recruiting people with the ability to remember faces they have barely seen before in order help identify criminals and keep tabs on offenders in large crowds. How many of these "super recognisers" has the Metropolitan Police Service recruited and how are they being deployed?

• Reference: 2015/2172
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

The legal definition of gang related activity has recently been expanded to include drug-related activity. What impact do you believe this will have on the Metropolitan Police Service's ability to combat gang activity in London?

• Reference: 2015/2173
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

Some victims of offences such as domestic violence or stalking often make multiple complaints to the police, but are dealt with by different police officers each time - therefore requiring them to continually repeat what are difficult allegations. What processes are in place for the Metropolitan Police Service to provide the victims of such crimes with a single point of contact to report any related future allegations?

• Reference: 2015/2174
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

A mobile application specifically for the victims of stalking could enable them to record the perpetrators patterns of behaviour and provide them with a secure and confidential way of altering the police should they feel at an enhanced risk. Would you investigate the value of the Metropolitan Police Service commissioning a mobile application specifically to support the victims of stalking?

• Reference: 2015/2175
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

How is the Metropolitan Police Service preparing for when the proposed limits on pre-charge police bail are introduced?

• Reference: 2015/2176
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

The Metropolitan Police Service policy is that footage captured on police officer's body-worn video cameras is retained for a maximum of 31 days unless it is proportionate and necessary to retain it for longer in respect of a policing purpose. Why is the retention period so short, especially given that officers will have made a conscious decision to active their cameras in order to record an incident?

• Reference: 2015/2177
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

Durham Constabulary saved £440,000 last year after it trialled 100 electronic GPS tags to keep a closer eye on offenders. The tags were reported to have saved hours of police time and money which was previously spent checking on offenders in person. Will the Metropolitan Police Service consider trialling this technology? What considerations do you and the Metropolitan Police Service have into trialling this technology?

• Reference: 2015/2178
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

Has TfL ever looked into establishing a consulting arm of the organisation that would act in a commercial advisory capacity to other transport bodies?

• Reference: 2015/2179
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 July 2015

If TfL has looked into creating a consultancy operation, is there any indication as to the costs and timescales associated with the establishment of such a body?