Report Summary
HMICFRS recently published an annual assessment of policing in England and Wales, with this report noting findings and recommendations relevant to Scotland, as well as an outline of related oversight provided by the Authority.
Summary/Findings - 3. Governance, leadership and workforce reform
Selecting and supporting the right leaders: The report recommends a requirement for Police and Crime Commissioners to consult with HMICFRS when appointing a senior officer.
Standards and culture must improve: Following on from the Inspection of vetting, misconduct and misogyny in the police service report published in November 2022, a recent review of progress against the recommendations was commissioned by the Home Secretary. HMICFRS found varied progress against recommendations across forces.
Dismissing corrupt and incompetent officers: The police do not always use the tools at their disposal to dismiss those unsuitable to serve as police officers, and the quality of misconduct investigations needs to improve.
Recruiting the right people and keeping them in the service: This area focused on the decline in real-terms officer pay, the high number of officers who have left policing, and concerns around the wellbeing of officers.
