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News article  —  29 July 2022

Today, we have published our policing inspection programme and framework for the three years from April 2022.

News article  —  10 March 2022

The police service has come a long way in the past ten years with many important successes, but major problems still need to be addressed.

News article  —  10 February 2022

HMICFRS has launched a consultation which welcomes views on our proposed policing inspection programme for the next three years. The consultation is open until Thursday 10 March 2022.

News article  —  21 July 2021

Today, we have published our policing inspection programme and framework for 2021/22.

News article  —  17 May 2021

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) prioritised public security over enforcement of COVID-19 Regulations at the funeral of Bobby Storey, without biasing one community over another, a report has found.

News article  —  9 April 2021

HMICFRS has been commissioned by the Northern Ireland Minister of Justice, Naomi Long, to inspect the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s handling of the funeral of Bobby Storey.

News article  —  11 March 2021

The police’s response to protests needs to strike a better balance between the rights of protesters and the rights of local residents, businesses, and those who hold opposing views.

News article  —  5 October 2020

In March 2020 we suspended all inspection work requiring appreciable contributions from police forces and fire and rescue services, to enable them to focus on the COVID-19 response. We resumed inspections in September.

News article  —  10 September 2020

Following commission by the Department of Justice (Northern Ireland), we have today published a report looking at how well the Police Service of Northern Ireland treats its workforce and the people of Northern Ireland. The report also updates on the effectiveness and efficiency of the service.

News article  —  2 July 2020

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