The City of London Police Authority Board met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss a range of operational and strategic matters concerning the City of London Police. Key topics included performance updates, the draft annual report, and ongoing preparations for HMICFRS inspections.

Policing Plan Performance Report

The Board was scheduled to receive an update on the Q4 2025/26 performance against the City of London Policing Plan 2025-28. This report, detailed in Appendix 1 of the public reports pack, provides a consolidated overview of achievements against the plan's priorities. The performance measures are scrutinised quarterly by the Police Authority Board and its sub-committees, covering areas such as keeping the City safe, putting victims at the heart of policing, improving the national response to fraud, economic and cyber crime, and being an inclusive and trusted police service.

Quarterly HMICFRS Activities Update

A report was scheduled to provide Members with an overview of His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) related activity since the previous reporting period. The force continues to focus on service improvement, building on strengths identified in the PEEL 2023-25 inspection and addressing areas for development. This includes proactive engagement with HMICFRS, strategic reviews against the PEEL 2025/27 core question set, and preparation for the PEEL 2025-27 inspection, which is expected to commence fieldwork in April 2027. The report also covers progress against PEEL 2023/25 Areas for Improvement and readiness for fraud inspections.

Draft City of London Police Annual Report 2025-26

The Board was asked to review and approve the draft City of London Police Annual Report 2025-26. This report, the first aligned to the new 2025-28 Policing Plan, reflects the Commissioner's assessment of the force's achievements over the past financial year, covering crime, resources, and finances. The report will be submitted to the Court of Common Council for information and subsequently published on the Police Authority webpages.

Commissioner's Update

The Commissioner of the City of London Police was scheduled to provide a public update. This update was expected to cover local operations and security, including neighbourhood policing initiatives such as the national Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, a Special Constable Attestation Ceremony, and responses to specific incidents like a sexual assault arrest and a Serious Organised Crime Team investigation. The update also included information on the force's role as a National Lead Force, highlighting activity in strategic leadership, engagement, and operational highlights related to fraud, economic, and cyber crime.

Chair's Public Update

The Chair of the Police Authority Board, Tijs Broeke, was scheduled to provide a public update. This update was expected to cover key areas including police reform, with a focus on the City of London Corporation and City of London Police's joint response to the Independent Review of Police Force Structures and engagement with the Home Office regarding national functions in tackling fraud, economic, and cyber crime. The Chair's update was also anticipated to cover engagements with various stakeholders, the launch of the Safer City Streets initiative, and updates on the Independent Custody Visiting Association and the National Police LGBTQ+ conference.

Live Facial Recognition (LFR) and the Current Position in the City of London

A report was scheduled to outline the City of London Police's plan for the lawful, ethical, and proportionate use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology. The report aimed to reassure elected members by focusing on safeguards, oversight, cost, and public confidence. It detailed what LFR will and will not do, the legal and privacy considerations, and the current position regarding policy development and potential equipment acquisition. The use of LFR would be intelligence-led, proportionate, and subject to stringent governance and oversight, with a commitment to transparency and community engagement.

Response to Wardmote Resolution

The Board was scheduled to receive a report outlining the City of London Police's response to a resolution from the Ward of Cordwainer concerning cyclists failing to comply with the Highway Code and engaging in unsafe behaviour. An appended report from the Local Policing Committee detailed actions being taken by both the City of London Police and the City of London Corporation to address these concerns, including better data analysis, partnership work, improved communications, and exploring increased penalties for repeat offenders.

City of London Police Pensions Board - Review of Activities

A report was scheduled to summarise the activities of the Police Pensions Board for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The Board's responsibilities include assisting the Scheme Manager in ensuring the efficient and effective governance and administration of the Police Pension Scheme. Activities reviewed included working practices of the Pensions Office, monitoring and updating the Board's Risk Register, and undertaking online training modules.

Police Authority Board Q4 Subcommittee Reports Summary

The Board was scheduled to receive a summary of public reports that had been presented to the Police Authority Board's sub-committees during the quarter. This report, prepared by the Town Clerk, provided an overview of key matters discussed, excluding summaries of Policing Plan performance papers which were covered in a separate PAB paper.

Outstanding References

A joint report from the Town Clerk and Commissioner was scheduled to detail outstanding references from previous meetings of the Board.

Co-opted Appointments to Sub-Committees

The Board was scheduled to consider a report from the Town Clerk regarding co-opted appointments to sub-committees from the Court of Common Council. This included recommendations for appointments to the Local Policing Committee, Resource and Estates Committee, and Professionalism and Trust Committee.

Chair's Public Update

The Chair was scheduled to provide a public update on matters of significance.

Commissioner's Update

The Commissioner was scheduled to provide a public update on policing matters.