Minutes of this meeting

102. It was asked what the 124D compliance is like. Feedback suggests 124Ds from front
line officers frequently miss two of the specifications. They don’t ask about
pregnancy or about rape and sexual abuse.
A representative from Sutton said compliance is good. The 124D’s are quality
assured by the Uniform Police Sergeant and then by herself.
103. Anthony said that rape would be reported to an advocacy service and although this
might not turn into a crime report it would at least give the MPS a flavour of what is
going on.
104. Anthony said that management training is important. Unless a Chief Superintendent
gets trained around DV then often the borough does not get the training. Does this
involve partners within training to talk about experience with DV? This multi-agency
training can often make more of an impact.
A representative from Sutton said this is a great idea to take away. This is being
done with vulnerable adults and it would be good for DV as well.
105. Cindy said Hamida would forward on issues to be followed up as a result of this
meeting to Sutton. There is an issue around the IDVA and the MARAC due to go live
within a matter of weeks. She mentioned the SNT being able to signpost to other
services. Another key issue is around voluntary sector involvement. She asked them
to look at DV multi agency training. She asked them to look at if dual arrests are an
issue for the borough. She asked them to look at drilling down on cautions and
seeing how many relate to common assault. There are issues around equality and
diversity. She asked them to investigate ways to capture victim’s satisfaction with the
service they received.
Hamida added the points around SNTs and the work they do around domestic
violence. Training for PCSOs.
Shaun is also going to look at dual arrests.
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