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News article  —  27 October 2015

Norfolk Constabulary has made clear improvements in child protection, according to a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary out today.

News article  —  22 October 2015

A follow-up inspection of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements, reflects the findings of HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary.

News article  —  22 October 2015

Local criminal justice partnerships (LCJPs) are failing to improve and resolve complexity in the criminal justice system, according to a report published today by HMIC, HMCPSI and HMI Probation. The report calls for the national Criminal Justice Board to provide greater direction, and a fresh approach to collaboration by criminal justice agencies at all levels.…

News article  —  19 October 2015

The police service faces major challenges in the years ahead from reduced budgets, fewer officers and more complex crime, according to a report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary.

News article  —  7 October 2015

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.

News article  —  5 October 2015

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.

News article  —  29 September 2015

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.

News article  —  22 September 2015

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.

News article  —  15 September 2015

The current inconsistent and inadequate firearms licensing regime puts the public at risk, according to a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary.

News article  —  2 September 2015

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.