Police National Computer Audits

In 1998 a Police Research Group Report was produced which highlighted concerns and issues relating to the quality of data being inputted onto the Police National Computer (PNC).

In 2000 an HMIC report further highlighted the problems relating to data quality and the management of PNC data.  The report recommended that HMIC would monitor force performance against a set of targets embedded in the Association  of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) PNC Compliance Strategy. A further two reports were produced by HMIC in 2001 and 2002.  

In 2003 the HMIC PNC Compliance Audit Team was formed to carry out focussed PNC inspections of all forces in England & Wales and on invitation from HMIC (Scotland) to inspect the eight Scottish forces.

To access previous reports, please select them from the list below:
The most recent reports are shown first. All reports are in PDF format.