SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12Planning and reports about Constabulary
Part 1Planning
Annual policing plan
I12
1
Before the beginning of each financial year, the Police Authority must issue a plan setting out the proposed arrangements for policing by the Constabulary during the year (the “annual policing plan”).
2
The annual policing plan must include a statement of—
a
the objectives determined for the year under paragraph 1;
b
the Police Authority’s priorities for the year;
c
the performance targets set by the Police Authority for the year; and
d
the financial resources expected to be available and the proposed allocation of those resources.
3
The annual policing plan for a financial year must be consistent with the three-year strategy plan most recently issued or proposed to be issued under paragraph 3 for a period that includes that financial year.
4
Before an annual policing plan for a financial year is issued, a draft of a plan for that year must have been—
a
prepared by the chief constable; and
b
submitted by him to the Police Authority for its consideration.
5
Before the Police Authority issues an annual policing plan which differs from the draft submitted by the chief constable, it must consult him.
6
The Police Authority must—
a
arrange for every annual policing plan to be published in such manner as appears to it to be appropriate; and
b
send a copy of every annual policing plan to the Secretary of State.