Performance and Measurement
Merseyside
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Fair | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Good | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Good (†) | Stable |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Stable |
† Grade capped due to poor performance in at least one component
Summary
Merseyside has an economically, racially and culturally diverse population of just less than 1.5 million residing within five local authority areas. The six operational commands are aligned with the authority boundaries, with the exception of Liverpool, which encompasses two.
In January 2006, the force launched a revised neighbourhood policing model. This has led to an increase in the number of officers working with local communities, with each of the electoral wards having dedicated officers. The number of response officers has also been increased. To complement neighbourhood policing, the force has dedicated resources to deal with serious and organised crime. The force structures reflect this commitment through the Matrix teams and force crime operations unit. Matrix targets organised criminals who commit crime themselves and typically have direct access to drugs and carry weapons. The Force crime operations unit targets the ‘top level’ of organised criminals and includes the targeting of offenders engaged in illegal drug activity, people trafficking, money laundering and hi-tech computer crime.
Liverpool has been selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2008, which will provide opportunities for further regeneration and development, as well as challenges for the force in terms of policing high-profile events.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: William Weightman
Authority Website: www.merseysidepoliceauthority.gov.uk
Chief Constable: Bernard Hogan-Howe
Force Website: www.merseyside.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 4269
- Police Staff: 2194
- Community Support Officers: 196
- Other Staff: 5
- Special Constables: 345
Budget 2005/06: £306.6m
