Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
A report by His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary reveals that many police forces in England and Wales are failing to meet basic standards in crime investigation and victim support. None of the 13 forces assessed in the current cycle achieved a 'good' or 'outstanding' rating.
Why it matters
It highlights systemic failures in public safety and justice administration, raising concerns about police accountability and service quality.
Image source, Getty Images By Sima Kotecha , Senior UK correspondent and Guy Lambert , Society reporter Published 8 minutes ago Many police forces in England and Wales still need to make improvements in the way they investigate crime and other "basics" of policing, according to His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC).
In her annual report, Michelle Skeer also said too many victims were not receiving the quality of service they should expect.
Forces continue to struggle when it comes to gathering evidence, identifying and progressing lines of inquiry, and keeping victims updated on their cases, she added.
There was progress in neighbourhood policing and in some of the work carried out by regional organised crime units that focus on offenders across multiple local police force boundaries, the report said.
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