- Reference: 2024/0556
- Question by: Caroline Russell
- Meeting date: 22 February 2024
Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/4822. The authorised professional practice (APP) guidance published by College of Policing on public order and public safety (POPS) states that: “If a chief officer determines it necessary to deviate from the ‘must’ requirements in this APP and issue separate instructions, due to the operational context or legal provisions appertaining in a specific jurisdiction, they should ensure that this decision aligns to their POPS strategic risk assessment (SRA) and that the rationale is recorded.” In 2023, how many times and for what reasons did the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) deviate from the...