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Chief Inspector's report to PCC

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On 20 August 2015, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens requested the views of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor on her proposal to require Chief Constable Nick Gargan to resign. As is required under section 38 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and regulation 11A of the Police Regulations 2003, he provided these views in a report, which the PCC has now published.

Have your say on how the Royal Gibraltar Police operates

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HMIC will be inspecting the efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy of Gibraltar Police, and is inviting members of the public to have their say on how the force operates.

Cumbria police custody – a mixed picture

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Some aspects of police custody in Cumbria had improved while others had deteriorated, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection.

Devon and Cornwall Police is committed to improving child protection however has progress to make in important areas, such as child sexual exploitation

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HMIC has published a report into the child protection work carried out by Devon and Cornwall Police, following an inspection which took place in May 2015. This is part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

Gloucestershire police custody – recent move to single suite had led to improvements, but further work needed

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Police custody in Gloucestershire had improved and the facilities were excellent but some areas required attention, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection.

Stop and search 2 force reports

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Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary is publishing today eight stop and search force reports. These reports, along with the previously published ‘Stop and search powers 2: are the police using them effectively and fairly?’, examine the progress that has been made since the publication of ‘Stop and Search Powers: Are the police using them effectively and fairly?’, in 2013.

There is still important work for South Yorkshire Police to do to improve the protection of children, however there are signs of progress

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HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has today published a post-inspection review on the child protection work carried out by South Yorkshire Police.

Inspection of the Royal Military Police

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HMIC has today published the report of an inspection of the leadership of the Royal Military Police in relation to its investigation. This inspection focused on the strategic leadership, governance and performance management of investigations.

South Wales Police carries out its duty to protect children well in a number of areas, however inspectors found concerning examples where its service fell short

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HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has published an inspection report into the child protection work carried out by South Wales Police, following an inspection carried out in late February/early March 2015. This is part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales.

Surrey Police custody - a mixed picture

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Police custody in Surrey was making progress in some areas, but needed some further improvements, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection.

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