DPP MEMBERS 2004 /2005

Roles and Responsibilities

(key functions)

What are the main roles and responsibilities of Newry and Mourne DPP?

• Identifying policing issues
• Establishing policing priorities
• Monitoring police performance
• Gaining public co-operation to prevent crime and protect the public
• Consulting on policing in Newry and Mourne
  

DPPs must submit an annual report on how they have exercised their functions during that year, to the council. A copy of the annual report will also be sent to the Policing Board. The Policing Board may also ask the DPP to report on any other matter connected with the DPPs functions.

Additionally, the DPP must provide the Policing Board with reports on:

• The proceedings of the public meetings of the DPP;
• Audited accounts;
• The outcome of the public consultation;
• The strategy developed for gaining the co-operation of the public in preventing crime;
• Any aspect of their work where the Policing Board requires further information.

The district commander will consult the DPP in setting targets for the local policing plan. The DPP may make arrangements to help the police consult any local community within the district.