11293 report 19 - CAIN - University of Ulster

DEGREE OFPROGRESSDEFINITIONSEVALUATIONSTAGESCompleted(Final resultsachieved)Policies and directives that meet the intent of theIndependent Commission Recommendation have been fullydeveloped. The directives have been fully disseminatedthroughout the organisation. Field evaluations havedetermined that the directives are being adhered to asrequired. In the case of some of the completedrecommendations, the appropriate Institution (PSNI, HMIC,Policing Board, Ombudsman) will in all probability auditcompliance in the future.All StagesCompleteSubstantialProgress(Majority resultsachieved)Policies or directives are developed, communicated andalready into the implementation phases. Field visits andinterviews demonstrate wide-spread understanding ofchanges spelled out in policies or directives. Analysis andevaluation confirm the effectiveness of policies or directives.Verification reveals preliminary adherence in a significantmanner.Evaluation &VerificationModerateProgress(Some resultsachieved)There has been significant progress on the development ofpolicies or directives. The proposed policies generally meetthe intent of the Independent CommissionRecommendation. The policies and directives havereportedly been disseminated. Initial field evaluationsdemonstrate a limited level of knowledge, or requiredfollow-up action.Evaluation &VerificationLimitedProgress(Results notachieved)There has been some progress on the development ofpolicies or directives. The proposed policy may partiallymeet the intent of the Independent CommissionRecommendation, but is deficient in significant areas.Although the policies and directives have reportedly beendisseminated, field evaluations reveal a lack of knowledge, orrequired follow-up accountability.Administration& Evaluation220MinimalProgress(Results notachieved)The development of the plans, policies or orders requiredto initiate the change process has not been completed. Insome cases, the plans and policies have been developed butthey do not fulfil the intent of the recommendation. Thereis little or no communication or dissemination of policiesacross the organisation and/or no obvious means ormethods of implementing a policy or directive.Administration