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Policy, Planning and Performance

Policy, Planning and Performance staff are responsible for overseeing all aspects of Policy, Planning and Performance, Risk Management and Business Continuity Management at a strategic level within the Police Service on behalf of the Chief Constable.

Policy

Policy staff examine Policy Directives and Service Procedures to ensure that they are appropriate and do not conflict with legislation or existing policy.  They also ensure that Human Rights, Equality and Code of Ethics issues are taken into consideration.

Planning

The Planning team are responsible for the preparation of the Northern Ireland Policing Plan, published by the Northern Ireland Policing Board each year. The team also helps the Districts to prepare their Local Policing Plans.  They also coordinate the strategic planning process to make sure that the vision of the future held by the Chief Constable and his Senior Managers is achieved.

View the Annual Policing Plan 2011 - 2014external link opens new window

Local Policing Plans are available to view on the District pages which can be accessed using our interactive map.

Performance

The Performance unit monitors the Police Service's performance against objectives, indicators and targets set by the Northern Ireland Policing Board in the Annual Policing Plan.  The unit also helps Districts prepare their performance reports to local District Policing Partnerships.

Risk Management

The Risk Management unit promotes effective risk management.  This helps establish robust corporate governance arrangements and ensures that the Police Service safeguards its resources adequately.

Risk management is an essential part of good management and creates a shared awareness and understanding within an organisation of:

  • The nature and extent of the risks it faces
  • The extent and categories of risks regarded as acceptable
  • The likelihood and potential impact of the risks happening
  • Its ability to manage risks

Business Continuity Management

Failure to deliver critical functions could have a catastrophic effect on the communities of Northern Ireland.  An effective Business Continuity Management programme ensures that the Service can continue to provide critical activities and withstand any form of disruption.

Business Continuity Management is a planning process that creates a fit for purpose operational, tactical and strategic framework to minimise the impact of a disruption to critical activities.

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