State of policing: the annual assessment of policing in England and Wales 2012/13
Summary
The Police Act 1996 requires Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary to report each year on his assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of policing in England and Wales.
The assessment covers the full breadth of policing work inspected by HMIC throughout 2012/13, and an overview of police forces in England and Wales. The report opens with an essay by HM Chief Inspector, on his thoughts on policing for the last year drawing on his experience in his role, and HMIC inspections. The essay addresses the financial challenge faced by forces, the demand for the services of the police and the changing nature of crime, crime prevention, the role of police and crime commissioners and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary’s role in inspecting forces.
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State of policing: the annual assessment of policing in England and Wales 2012/13 (PDF document)
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Cambridgeshire police and crime commissioner’s response to ‘State of Policing’
Dyfed-Powys police and crime commissioner’s response to ‘State of Policing’
Greater Manchester police and crime commissioner’s response to ‘State of Policing’
West Yorkshire police and crime commmissioner’s response to ‘State of Policing’
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Press release for State of policing: the annual assessment of policing in England and Wales 2012/13