We inspected the effectiveness of integrity arrangements in Hampshire Police and found that the constabulary is performing well in some areas. But it should improve how it assesses and develops counter-corruption intelligence, and its understanding of vetting levels for all posts.

Today marks eight years since the Grenfell Tower fire. The devastating effects of this tragic event continue to reverberate across our communities. On this difficult day, our thoughts remain with the bereaved families, survivors, and all those affected.

Today we published our latest inspection of East Sussex FRS. We found that the service has made progress since its previous inspection but needs to improve its fire prevention activity. ⬇️ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

We have published our latest inspection of West Midlands Fire Service. We found that the service is good at understanding risk and responding to fires, but needs to make improvements in some areas to provide a consistently good service. ⬇️ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

We have published our inspection of Greater Manchester Police and its safeguarding partners’ approach to investigating allegations of child criminal and sexual exploitation. We found that the force has improved how it investigates child sexual exploitation but must address gaps in training.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks which claimed 52 innocent lives. As we reflect two decades on, our thoughts remain with the victims, bereaved families, and brave emergency services who responded.

We are closing the cause of concern raised in our last inspection of Herts Police around how it records crime. We found clear signs of improvement in key areas, including crimes recorded after reports of antisocial behaviour. ⬇️ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/publication-ht…

Following our inspection of Hampshire Police, we found that the constabulary is good at protecting vulnerable people, but it must continue to improve how quickly it responds to emergency and non-emergency calls. 🔽 Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

We have published our latest inspection of Sussex Police. We found that the force is good at responding to the public but needs to improve its crime investigations to make sure it consistently achieves acceptable outcomes for victims. 🔽 Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/peel-reports/s…

Today HM Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services, Sir Andy Cooke, has decided to remove Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service from our enhanced level of monitoring, known as Engage, due to improvements. The service will return to Scan, our routine monitoring. 🔽 Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

Today we published our latest inspection of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. We found that the service is good at preventing fires and other risks, but should improve how it provides the skills and resources for its response needs. 🔽 Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

Our most recent inspection of Kent Fire and Rescue Service praises the service for its outstanding performance in protecting the public and understanding risk. ⬇️ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

How effectively do the police record crime? In our new report, we found that there has been a marked improvement in the way police forces are recording crime, but further progress is still needed. ⤵️ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/publication-ht…

Policing has made real efforts to improve, but more fundamental reform needs to be made to secure far-reaching improvements. Watch below as HM Chief Inspector Sir Andy Cooke explains more about his third annual assessment of policing in England and Wales ⤵️

Fire and rescue services have made progress in some areas, but persistent issues continue to slow the pace of change. Watch below as HM Chief Inspector Sir Andy Cooke explains more about his third annual assessment of fire and rescue services in England ⬇️

🔽 Read State of Fire and Rescue 2024-25 here: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/publication-ht…

20 years!

Today we have issued Bedfordshire Police, Cambs Police 💙 and Herts Police with an accelerated cause of concern as they don’t effectively and efficiently manage their firearms and explosive licensing arrangements to keep the public safe. ⤵ Read more: hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

🚒The way we inspect fire and rescue services is changing. We will assess the impact of governance, place more emphasis on leadership at every level, look more closely at values, culture and misconduct, and examine community resilience.

Public trust in policing matters. In a new article for Police Professional, HMI Roy Wilsher explains how our integrity inspection programme scrutinises vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption across forces in England and Wales. ⤵️ Read more: orlo.uk/G6Ul3