PCC to scrutinise police response to the public at next performance meeting
13.03.26 - Merseyside
Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner will put a spotlight on how Merseyside Police’s responds to the public at her Scrutiny Meeting with the Chief Constable next week (Tuesday 17th March).
During the session, Emily Spurrell will question the Chief Constable, Rob Carden, and his senior team on key areas of police performance, including how 999 and 101 calls are responded to, mental health demand, and the work to tackle antisocial behaviour.
The Commissioner will also explore how the force has managed seasonal pressures, and how effectively it is handling online crime reports and contact via social media channels — areas where demand patterns have shifted significantly in recent months.
The session will also give the PCC the opportunity to examine progress against the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee and to ask the Chief Constable what action is being taken to address rising crime types, including hate crime.
The PCC’s quarterly Scrutiny Meetings are a core part of her commitment to transparency and public accountability. She is joined by Independent Members who represent the views of Merseyside’s diverse communities and Chief Officers are also asked questions submitted by residents during the session.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting live at 1pm on Monday 17th March.
A recording will also be available on the PCC’s website afterwards.
Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said: “These scrutiny sessions are one of the most important tools I have for holding the police to account on behalf of the public.
“They allow me, and the Independent Members who still alongside me, to examine performance in detail, ask difficult questions where needed, and shine a light on the issues that matter most to our communities.
“The latest figures show real progress in some areas but also highlight some areas where crime has increased, or the police’s response has been inconsistent. My role is to ensure the public gets the transparent scrutiny it deserves, and that Merseyside Police has robust plans in place where performance has dropped.
“I will also be dedicating some time, as always to put questions submitted by members of the public on the policing issues which affect them, so I would encourage people to tune in to watch the discussion live today or view it later on my website.”