GMP Intelligence Policy for Armed Deployments

23. The Inquiry concluded that the missed opportunity to build an accurate picture of the threat presented by Anthony Grainger was a major failing during Operation Shire. This led to an exaggerated assessment of the risk to officers and which led in turn to the events culminating in the tragic death of Anthony Grainger. 24. This is a complex recommendation with national implications and dependencies and as a result NPCC have agreed to lead with input from GMP where required. NPCC leadership is positive in allowing the recommendation to be addressed over several policing disciplines following further assessment, and a structured and agreed action plan at a national level. Many of the issues raised are already covered in full, or in part, in existent policy, doctrine, training material and practice. 25. Next Steps: NPCC, College of Policing and GMP plan to undertake a further review of APP, training materials, doctrine and policy to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of the mistakes that led to an inaccurate assessment of the risks posed by Mr Grainger during Operation Shire. To summarise, the review of APP, training materials, doctrine and policy will aim to ensure that; a. the threats and risks are assessed correctly, the intelligence picture is based on accurate, current and reliably sourced information and intelligence; b. that the decision-making process is accurately recorded in accordance with the National Decision Model (NDM), appropriate policies, c. and that there is clarity of the requirements for the command of armed operations in respect of intelligence process and the need to obtain tactical advice. 26. NPCC are conducting a review of command logging and, with GMP, are undertaking a trial of a new electronic logging system which will progress to a national trial. This system will use software to capture and preserve the decision-making process during police operations. 27. The provisional target is to complete this work by 31 July 2020.