Key information
Reference code: DMPCD 2015 43
Date signed:
Decision by: Stephen Greenhalgh, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
Executive summary
NPAS is national police collaboration for the provision of police air service; it is supported by the Home Office who have reserve powers to mandate membership. It was established in June 2012 following work led by Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe to facilitate resilience and deliver Value for Money.
In May 2014 DMPC approved the principle that the Metropolitan Police Service joins the National Police Air Service subject to a successful review of progress. MOPAC and the MPS are committed to joining on 31 March 2015.
Recommendation
The DMPC is asked to agree to enter into a National Police Collaboration Agreement relating to the National Police Air Service and the delivery of aviation services to Police Bodies made under Section 22 of the Police Act 1996.
Non-confidential facts and advice to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC)
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Signed decision document
DMPCD 2015 43