National Preventive Mechanism Increase without delay the funding available and ensure that the five entities are staffed with an appropriate number of personnel15 Support the mechanism in developing and maintain a collective identity through, inter alia, joint visits and joint public reports, harmonized working methods, shared expertise and enhanced coordination Independent Police Conduct Authority Ensure the Independent Police Conduct Authority is equipped with a broader mandate and full independence in order to investigate promptly, effectively and impartially all reports of violence Such investigations should not be undertaken by or under the authority of the police or military, but by an independent body 15 The Ombudsman has put in a budget bid for increased funding. 16