The Local Policing Committee is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 18 June 2026, with a public agenda that includes updates on policing performance, local operations, victim support strategies, and the Safer City Streets campaign. The committee will also receive information regarding the use of live facial recognition technology.

Policing Plan Performance Report - Q4 2025/26

The committee is set to receive a report detailing the City of London Police's performance against its Policing Plan for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This report will cover key performance measures across various areas, including efforts to reduce theft and violence, victim satisfaction, and the effectiveness of strategies to combat fraud, economic, and cyber crime. It will also provide an assessment of progress on the force's diversity and inclusion strategy and engagement activities. The report highlights a 4.9% reduction in overall crime over the past 12 months compared to the previous year, with specific attention given to trends in theft and violence. The document notes that while overall crime has decreased, there has been a slight increase in theft from the person and drug trafficking offences in the last quarter, with explanations provided for these fluctuations. The report also details the response to violence, including violence against women and girls, and the ongoing efforts to improve investigative outcomes.

Local Policing Update

An update on local policing operations and security is scheduled for discussion. This will include information on the ongoing progress towards police reform, with the City of London Police preparing to submit to an Independent Review. The report will also address the current UK counter-terrorism threat level, which has been raised to severe, and the City of London Police's response, including enhanced security measures and targeted patrols. The launch of the Safer City Streets campaign, aimed at reducing crime and reinforcing the City as a safe destination, will be detailed. This campaign combines visible policing, technology, and public messaging. Furthermore, the establishment of a new Multi-Agency Prevention Team (MAPT) will be discussed, focusing on a problem-solving approach with partners to address issues such as licensing, the night-time economy, and anti-social behaviour. The report will also highlight the City of London Police's recognition by the British Retail Consortium for its response to retail crime.

City of London Victims Strategy - Update

The committee will receive an update on the City of London Police's Victims Strategy, which aims to place victims at the heart of its operations. The strategy focuses on four priority areas: better information and communication, ensuring procedural justice, improved multi-agency working, and the professionalism of victims' services. The report indicates that progress is being made across these areas, with several measures delivered and others in progress. Key developments include an opt-out approach to victim support referrals, leading to a 15% increase in referrals to Victim Support, and an expansion of the Vulnerable Victims Advocate role, resulting in a significant increase in referrals to this specialist service. The report also details the redesign of the victim satisfaction survey to improve data collection and analysis.

Safer City Streets Campaign

An update on the Safer City Streets campaign, launched on 19 May 2026, is on the agenda. This campaign aims to position the City of London Police as innovative and technologically advanced, reinforcing the City as a safe and thriving global centre. The campaign utilises visible policing, cutting-edge technology, intelligence-led hotspot activity, and public messaging. Tactics include the unveiling of modernised police sentry boxes, media engagement, social media campaigns, and films to be released throughout the year. The campaign's messaging is aligned with the Policing Plan's strapline, Going the extra mile, and aims to build public trust and confidence through a visible police presence. The report details the campaign's objectives, tactics, and the positive reception it has received, including media coverage and social media engagement.

Live Facial Recognition

The committee is scheduled to receive a report on the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology within the City of London. The report aims to reassure members about the lawful, ethical, and proportionate plan for its use, with a focus on safeguards, oversight, cost, and public confidence. LFR is described as an overt policing tool used for crime prevention and detection, locating wanted or missing persons, and public protection. The report outlines that the technology compares scanned faces against authorised watchlists, generating alerts for possible matches, which are then verified by trained officers. It clarifies that LFR does not identify everyone, does not operate without human oversight, and does not retain data of non-matched individuals. The report recommends adopting a nationally supported collaborative deployment model for LFR, which is considered a cost-effective and proportionate approach, rather than direct procurement.

Other Public Agenda Items

The meeting will also address the election of a Deputy Chair, the confirmation of the public minutes from the previous meeting held on 12 March 2026, and a review of public outstanding references. Members will also have the opportunity to ask questions on matters relating to the committee's work and raise any other urgent business. The public will be excluded for the discussion of Part 2, non-public agenda items.