An independent panel set up to monitor police standards will consider the impact of Coalville's 'People Zone' to community safety at its next meeting.

Members of Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach's Ethics, Integrity and Complaints Committee will meet on December 13 where they will discuss a new report reviewing the work of Leicestershire's People Zones since their launch last year.

People Zones were set up to use the experience and expertise of local residents and a whole host of public, private and third sector organisations to resolve problems which impact on community life such as poor health, crime, unemployment and a lack of training and opportunities.

Leicestershire currently has three People Zones in operation in New Parks and Bell Foundry - as well as Coalville - and discussions will focus on the work they have achieved since forming.

Also during the meeting, committee members will receive a presentation on cybercrime and fraud and will be asked to discuss a range of ethical scenarios facing the Force as well as dip sample complaints.  

The Ethics, Integrity and Complaints Committee was set up to provide greater accountability to the public of policing processes including the complaints system and hold the Force to account for its decisions.

Meetings are held in public and residents are able to attend and observe proceedings. Minutes are also available on the PCC's website at: http://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/Transparency/Meetings/Ethics-Integrity-and-Complaints-Meetings/Agenda-and-Papers-Ethics-Committee.aspx

The meeting will take place at 10am in the Main Conference Room at Force HQ in Enderby.