Police news
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On 18 March 2020, HMICFRS suspended all inspection work requiring contributions from police forces and fire and rescue services, to enable them to focus on their vital work in response to COVID-19. We are now planning to resume appreciable inspection activity, with a focus on supporting fire and rescue, policing and the criminal justice system as they continue to respond to the pandemic.
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As part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales, HMICFRS published an initial report in February 2019, on the child protection work of Gwent Police. This found that, despite a clear commitment to protecting children, there were areas of concern that meant children were not receiving the service they deserve.
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City of London Police is committed to keeping children safe from harm, according to a new report by HMICFRS. However, the force needs to implement several improvements before it can provide a truly consistent service.
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Police control rooms are in danger of being overwhelmed by the ever rising and increasingly more complex demands they face, HMICFRS has warned.
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Chief Inspector of Constabulary: 43-force model needs reform; police need secure investment conditions to get ahead of crime; Home office hands-on policy necessary for efficiency
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Leicestershire Police was assessed by criminal justice inspectors as treating individuals in custody with respect, showing good understanding of the wide range of diverse needs of those held in its suites.
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At the invitation of the Gibraltar Police Authority, HMICFRS carried out an inspection into Royal Gibraltar Police in 2016. That inspection highlighted several concerns, as a result of which HMICFRS issued the force with a list of recommendations for improvement.
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In April 2018, HMICFRS was commissioned by the Minister of State for Transport to inspect British Transport Police and assess the force’s ability to work with the rail industry to minimise disruption on the network. This report sets out the findings from this inspection.
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Today HM Inspectorate of Prison and HMICFRS have published a report looking at the British Transport Police’s custody facilities.
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Today, Ofsted published a report with findings from a joint inspection of multi-agency arrangements for responding to children’s mental health in East Sussex. The inspection was undertaken by HMICFRS, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and HMI Probation.