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28 July 2026
Record of actions and decisions
Title: Chief Officer's Management Board - Strategic
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 1pm
Venue: Clift Room, Sutton Road HQ
Attendees
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| CC Tim Smith | Chief Constable |
| DCC Peter Ayling | Deputy Chief Constable |
| A/ACC Neil Loudon | Rep. Local Policing Directorate |
| A/ACC Pat Holmes | Rep. Central Operations Directorate |
| T/ACC Simon Thompson | Crime Directorate |
| ACC Simon Wilson | Serious Crime Directorate |
| ACO Richard Leicester | Director of HR and L&D |
| A/ACO David Jedrzejewski | Rep. Director of Support Services Directorate |
| PSE Becky Humphreys | Head of Operational HR |
| D/Supt Steve Jennings (item 3) | Covert SCD |
| DCI Ellie Miller (item 3) | Proactive CID |
| PSE Matt Hyner (item 7) | Change Team |
| PSE Sonya Gransden | Chief of Staff |
| PSE Catherine Hughes (minutes) | Executive Assistant to CC |
Apologies
- T/ACC Tracey Quiller
- ACC Nigel Brookes
- ACO Gavin McKinnon
- ACO Claire Medhurst
1. Approval of the record from Tuesday 14 July 2026
The record of the previous meeting was approved.
2. Matters arising/action updates
11/26 – PSE Humphreys provided a verbal update and the item was discharged.
3. Live Facial Recognition trial
D/Supt Jennings and DCI Miller joined the meeting via Teams and presented the paper as previously shared on the adoption of live facial recognition technology (LFR). The meeting reviewed the national and local options, legal requirements, procurement process, and operational considerations.
It was agreed to proceed with LFR and make available £20k in funding for mutual aid trials, either through the Home Office shared capability or by borrowing LFR technology from Essex Police.
New action:
ACC Wilson and D/Supt Jennings to:
- provide the chief constable with a briefing for the PCC.
- conduct further analysis regarding delivery model and costings: a) work with finance to compare mutual aid and direct purchase options, b) liaise with the NPCC lead regarding the likely availability of the mutual aid options and c) liaise with Essex Police regarding any opportunity to utilise their capability.
Submit a full business case consultation to SCRB for formal approval and ratification at COMB if approved.
4. Equal opportunities in employment – policy change
ACO Leicester and PSE Humphreys presented the paper as previously shared on the Force's response to the Supreme Court ruling on single sex facilities. Chief Officers noted the wording in the joint Equal Opportunities in Employment protocol, L1300, which was recently amended.
It was agreed to:
(a) update a proportionate number of suitable existing male, female and accessible toilets to be designated as universal (and accessible where relevant).
(b) commence estates work (through the relevant Corporate Governance process) to update a proportionate number of suitable existing male, female and accessible shower and washing facilities to be designated as universal (and accessible where relevant).
Decision 1 set out in the paper was not taken by Chief Officers and this will be concluded through the normal consultation process. PSE Humphreys will liaise with Corporate Communications to agree a communications plan, in alignment with the Policy Unit to publish the revised protocol, L1300.
5. Financial performance management update P3
PSE Castle presented the paper as previously shared on the financial position as at P3. The report shows a revenue underspend of (£9.9m) on service expenditure and a £1.3m overspend on capital expenditure.
PSE Castle noted the financial risks associated with different RMS Gen 2 bids, with upfront costs varying significantly, and the importance of coordinating with other forces to ensure affordability and continuity. This will be discussed further at the next meeting.
6. Estates update
PSE Castle presented the paper as previously shared updating on estates management, reporting improvements in statutory compliance, ongoing fire safety works, and efforts to streamline space management processes.
The paper was noted and there were no actions or decisions.
7. Taser T10 training – venue options
ACO Leicester and PSE Hyner presented the paper as previously shared setting out venue options to deliver Taser T10 training at the scale and speed required, balancing operational and organisational needs.
Chief Officers approved to conversion of the KPC Dojo into a suitable T10 Taser range (option D) at an estimated cost of approximately £32,000.
6. Any other business
There was no further business for the open session.
CLOSED SESSION - no record taken
Date of next meeting
Tuesday 10 August 2026, 1pm, Clift Room.