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Recommendation 43
43
Deferred
Policing unable to provide specialised support for all victims and survivors effectively.
Conclusion
Policing should provide an effective and compassionate service to victims and survivors. But it cannot provide the level of specialisation that “by and for” services can, nor cater as effectively for those victims and survivors who do not wish to report a crime or engage with the police. (Paragraph 102) Policing priorities 65
Government response summary AI-generated
The government details the College of Policing's existing powers regarding officer qualifications and training on police ethics but does not address the recommendation about the limitations of policing in providing specialised victim services.
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Government Response
Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract
Deferred
The NPCC guidance also sets out that when an individual reports as a victim of crime, the focus should always be to investigate the allegation and put in place reasonable measures to protect the victim from harm. It refers officers to the College of Policing’s guidance on initiating support and protection for victims of domestic abuse within the Major Investigations and Public Protection Authorised Professional Practice which guides officers to measures to protect the victim and signpost to local support services.
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