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Osman warnings (2)

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Meeting: MQT on 14 September 2016
Session name: MQT on 14/09/2016 between 10:00 and 13:00
Reference: 2016/3216
Question by: Kemi Badenoch
Organisation: City Hall Conservatives
Asked of: The Mayor

Question

Osman warnings (2)

What guidance is issued to police officers before the issuing of a so-called 'Osman Warning'?

Answer

Date: Sunday 18 September 2016

Please note that the term 'Osman Warnings' is no longer in use, following a successful appeal by the Osman family.

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) National Guidance as implemented by the MPS, states a warning to an intended victim may be issued when the officer in charge believes that the intended victim should be made aware of a threat/risk against them.

The MPS has extensive Threats to Life Policy Toolkit. This ensures adherence to the National Policing Guidance, but provides more detailed operational guidance to officers of all ranks and grades involved in a Threat to Life incident.