Report on an unannounced inspection visit to police custody suites in Gloucestershire
This report describes our findings following an inspection of Gloucestershire Constabulary custody facilities. The inspection was conducted jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Prisons in February 2022. It is part of our programme of inspections covering every police custody suite in England and Wales.
The inspection assessed the effectiveness of custody services and outcomes for detained people throughout the different stages of detention. It examined the force’s approach to custody provision in relation to detaining people safely and respectfully, with a particular focus on children and vulnerable adults.
We last inspected custody facilities in Gloucestershire in 2015. We found that of the 19 recommendations made during the 2015 inspection, the force has fully or partially achieved 11.
To help the force improve, we have made three recommendations to them (and the police and crime commissioner). These address our main causes of concern. We have also highlighted a further ten areas for improvement.
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Gloucestershire Constabulary’s custody services have improved, but further changes are needed