West Midlands Police: return to default phase of monitoring
In September 2023, we inspected West Midlands Police as part of our police efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy (PEEL) programme. During our inspection, we identified the following four causes of concern:
- The force needs to make sure that its multi-agency risk assessment conferences work effectively to keep vulnerable people safe.
- The force doesn’t manage the risk posed to the public by registered sex offenders effectively.
- The force doesn’t manage the risk posed by online child abuse offenders effectively.
- The force needs to make sure it carries out effective investigations which lead to satisfactory results for victims.
On 24 November 2023, we moved West Midlands Police to the Engage phase of our monitoring process. This provides additional accountability and support to forces that are tackling enduring problems.
We have reviewed progress against these causes of concerns.
This letter gives an update on our findings.
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