Publications

Publication  —  Custody suites, Joint inspection  —  15 November 2024

This report describes our findings following an inspection of Thames Valley Police custody facilities. The inspection assessed the effectiveness of custody services and outcomes for detained people throughout the different stages of detention.

Publication  —  Cause of concern, Letter, Revisit  —  13 November 2024

As a result, we have closed this cause of concern. 

Publication  —  Cause of concern, Letter, Revisit  —  8 November 2024

We revisited Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service between 20 and 24 May 2024 and carried out a review of its progress.

Publication  —  Child protection, Terms of reference  —  1 November 2024

The Mayor of Greater Manchester commissioned HMICFRS to inspect Greater Manchester Police and its safeguarding partners’ approach to investigating allegations of child criminal and sexual exploitation, and supporting victims and survivors.

Publication  —  Accelerated cause of concern  —  24 October 2024

We have issued an accelerated cause of concern to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service because its prevention activity is not effective enough.

Publication  —  Accelerated cause of concern, Cause of concern, Letter, Revisit  —  24 October 2024

We revisited Avon Fire and Rescue Service between 2 and 11 September 2024 and carried out a review of its progress.

Publication  —  PEEL  —  16 October 2024

PEEL is HMICFRS’s assessment of police forces in England and Wales. PEEL stands for police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy. This report sets out the 2023–25 findings for Humberside Police.

Publication  —  PEEL  —  16 October 2024

PEEL is HMICFRS’s assessment of police forces in England and Wales. PEEL stands for police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy. This report sets out the findings for Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Publication  —  Letter, PEEL  —  16 October 2024

A letter from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector to the police and crime commissioner for Humberside about the changes in leadership at Humberside Police.

Publication  —  Letter  —  11 October 2024

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector wrote to West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority and West Midlands Fire Service about the leadership and governance of West Midlands Fire Service.