Who we are

About HMICFRS

Next to the Home Office, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services – established in 1856 – is the senior institution in the policing landscape, as it oversees, inspects and reports upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all Home Office police forces, as well as other forces and agencies by invitation.

We inspect England’s fire and rescue services, assessing and reporting on their efficiency, effectiveness and leadership.

His Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and His Majesty’s Inspectors of Fire and Rescue Services, including His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, are appointed by the Crown on the advice of the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister, under section 54 of the Police Act 1996. As independent holders of public office under the Crown, appointed under Royal Warrant, they are neither civil servants nor police officers.

Read more about the previous Chief Inspectors of Constabulary

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services

Andy CookeAndy Cooke QPM DL

In April 2022, Andy Cooke was appointed as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and HM Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services.

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His Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary and His Majesty’s Inspectors of Fire & Rescue Services

Matt Parr

Matt Parr CB

Matt Parr was appointed HM Inspector of Constabulary in August 2016 and HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue in July 2017.

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Wendy Williams CBE

Wendy Williams was appointed HM Inspector of Constabulary in March 2015 and HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue in July 2017.

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Roy Wilsher

Roy Wilsher OBE QFSM

Roy Wilsher was appointed HM Inspector of Constabulary and HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue in October 2021.

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Assistant Inspector of Constabulary

Nicola Faulconbridge

Nicola Faulconbridge joined HMICFRS as Assistant Inspector of Constabulary in October 2022.

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Chief operating officer

Mark Byers

Mark Byers joined HMICFRS as Chief Operating Officer in November 2020.

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HMICFRS board

The HMICFRS board consists of HM Chief Inspector, HM Inspectors, and the chief operating officer.

Read more about the HMICFRS board’s remit and decision-making