11293 report 19 - CAIN - University of Ulster

training, education and developmentRemaining Issue(see also Recommendation 93)The PSNI Information and Communication Services (ICS) Strategy Implementation Plan has beenmodified subsequent to HMIC programme review and the Police Information TechnologyOrganisation (PITO) validation process. Training will play a critical role in ensuring that thecurrent and future technology capacity of the Police Service is optimised. In view of the high costof these projects and the risk of developing skill deficits through lack of training, the Policing Boardwill need to maintain its oversight of this training area.Recommendation 145: Joint Training with Civilian AnalystsPatten Recommendation:145. Opportunities should be taken for joint training with civilian analysts, and members of otherpolice services.Lead Responsibility: Chief ConstableRecommendation StatusCompliance with this recommendation has been achieved.HistoryThe programme for joint training with civilian analysts and police personnel is well established intwo areas in particular, serious crime and crime reduction. Joint training with the Jill DandoInstitute of Crime Science in London was also undertaken. In addition, analysts have trained withother police services in the United States and Canada. A Memorandum of Understanding existsbetween the Scottish Police Crime Patterns Analysis and Serious Crime Investigators that coversshared training.Recommendation 146: Neighbourhood Policing Training ProgrammePatten Recommendation:146. The Northern Ireland police should draw on the success of neighbourhood policing in suchplaces as the Markets area of Belfast in developing a neighbourhood policing trainingprogramme for all members of the police service. Standard training for neighbourhoodofficers should include modules on such community problems as domestic violence, childabuse, rape, drugs and youth issues and this training should be updated as necessary.Lead Responsibility: Chief Constable/Policing BoardRecommendation StatusCompliance with this recommendation has been achieved.185