Planning resources

Summary

This section of the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) outlines the processes and structures necessary for effective operational planning within police forces. It emphasizes the importance of understanding current operational capacity, establishing appropriate support structures, and coordinating command decisions during police operations. Key components include the roles of strategic coordinating groups and tactical planning groups, the necessity of accurate information sharing, resource management, logistics, financial planning, and the legal considerations during operations. Officers are guided to remain flexible and responsive to changing situations while ensuring effective delegation and resource allocation throughout the operational management process.

Key principles

• 1Utilize current operational capacity as the baseline for resource planning.
• 2Establish support structures tailored to the scale of operations.
• 3Maintain communication and ensure information is clear and concise during operations.
• 4Incorporate legal advice as necessary to mitigate risks.
• 5Ensure effective logistics and resource management to meet operational needs.

Defined terms

SCG

Strategic Coordinating Group

GSB

Gold, Silver, Bronze command structure

Bronze (operational) commanders

Commanders responsible for operational functions such as policing and crowd management.

Gold (strategic) commander

Commander responsible for strategic oversight during operations.

Silver (tactical) commander

Commander responsible for tactical decision-making during operations.

PIRLFL

Mnemonic for Planning, Information, Resources, Logistics, Finance, Legal.

Bellwin Scheme

A financial scheme operating in England for cost recovery during emergencies.

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Legislation regulating the use of covert surveillance by public authorities.