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Recommendation 11
11
Acknowledged
While the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was not involved in the Safety Advisory Group...
Conclusion
While the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was not involved in the Safety Advisory Group process, and it is right that the principle of operational independence is respected, the West Midlands PCC appeared to prioritise defending the Chief Constable above holding him to account, until this approach proved untenable with the release of further information. (Conclusion, Paragraph 39)
Government Response Summary
The government notes the Police and Crime Commissioner's responsibility and subsequent scrutiny of the Chief Constable's actions, including seeking assurances on lessons identified.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As the Committee notes, the Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands is responsible for holding the Chief Constable to account for the exercise of their functions, including the conduct and performance of the force. In January, the then Chief Constable announced his intention to retire. The Police and Crime Commissioner subsequently scrutinised the circumstances surrounding the policing of the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 match at his Accountability and Governance Board on 27 January, where he examined the force’s decision-making and sought assurances from the Acting Chief Constable on lessons identified.