Agenda item

The Panel received for consideration the agenda, reports and minutes for the Police Accountability Board meeting held on the 8^th May 2018.

The Chair stated that some of the pages were illegible and duly requested that the quality of the reports be improved for the future meetings.

Concern was expressed in relation to the increase in sickness absence attributed to psychological disorders, it was asked what was being done to address this?  The Police and Crime Commissioner stated that sadly the trend was consistent with national trends which was increasing year on year.  He added that a reason for the increase could be attributed to individuals being more comfortable reporting their reasons for absence as the stigma regarding mental health and psychological disorders lowers.

The Police and Crime Commissioner reassured the Panel that proactive measures had been put in place to assist individuals and reduce the increasing trend through organised staff well-being seminars, fairs and surveys.

In response to a query, the Police and Crime Commissioner stated that the public were urged to call 101 as this would enable to quantify on average how long each call took to be resolved.

It was asked, if the results of a recent staff survey could be shared with the Panel? The Police and Crime Commissioner stated that he would make enquiries.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report on the Police Accountability Board held on 8^th May 2018 be noted.