What are Manx Public Protection Arrangements [M-PPA]

Where an individual who is assessed as violent or dangerous, whether convicted or not, and is living or going to live within our community, joint risk management takes place. This can include Manx Public Protection Arrangements (M-PPA) meeting. This meeting must be chaired by Police or Prison and Probation, who prior to any such meeting must identify other statutory and on occasions, third sector parties, who have a role to play in managing risk and supporting victims. The M-PPA process was updated and strengthened at the beginning of 2024. It allows for categorisation of risk levels which Police, Prison and Probation are required to jointly assess and subsequently manage. The Chair of such meetings must hold a position of seniority in their respective organisations and hold the meetings within a nationally recognised framework.  These meetings focus on safeguarding victims, safeguarding the community and managing the individual.

If you have concerns about a child or believe that an individual poses a risk to a child or an adult, please contact Police HQ on 631212 or 999 in an emergency.