HMICFRS

The Home Secretary has confirmed Sir Andy Marsh QPM as the government’s preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in England and Wales and Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue in England.

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A new national training programme aimed at strengthening the supervision of police investigations has been launched across England and Wales, in a move designed to improve outcomes for victims and raise investigative standards.

As part of Humberside Police’s latest inspection, the force has been rated Outstanding for its work in preventing and deterring crime but needs to do more work when it comes to safeguarding children and adults.

As he prepared to step down after five years at HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, Catherine Levin caught up with Sir Andy Cooke for the For Every Response podcast where he reflected on the changes and future challenges that remain.

The outgoing head of the police and fire inspectorate has warned that failure to act early on inspectorate warnings can delay improvements and leave the public exposed to avoidable risks.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has achieved the double in its latest inspection report with both prevention and values and culture awarded an Outstanding rating, the first time the service has received this grade.

Michelle Skeer OBE QPM has been appointed as His Majesty’s interim Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, following approval by His Majesty the King.

The latest inspection report from HMICFRS about Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shows that service leaders are not modelling its values and morale is at an all time low…

The Home Office has launched the recruitment process for the next His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Chief Inspector, with the successful candidate set to oversee the inspection of police forces and fire and rescue services across England and Wales.