Thematic Inspections

These inspections examine a key issue across a representative number of forces, and comment solely on performance in relation to that key issue.

This type of inspection identifies deficiencies relevant to the police service as a whole and spreads good practice regarding a specific aspect of policing. Such inspections have proved important in identifying and exploring critical issues and sticking points, and offering solutions for moving the service forward in areas such as race and diversity, efficiency and value for money and crime recording.

Reports

March 2013“Mistakes were made” HMIC’s review into allegations and intelligence material concerning Jimmy Savile between 1964 and 2012

September 2012Preparing for Police and Crime Commissioners: A report on police authorities’ budget preparations for 2013/14 and the development of governance and accountability models

September 2012Taking Time for Crime – A study of how police officers prevent crime in the field

July 2012Preparing for police and crime commissioners

July 2012Policing in austerity: One year on

July 2012Increasing efficiency in the police service: The role of collaboration

June 2012A Step in the Right Direction: The policing of anti-social behaviour

January 2012The crime scene: A review of police crime and incident reports

December 2011The rules of engagement: A review of the August 2011 disorders

December 2011Without fear or favour: A review of police relationships

July 2011Adapting to Austerity: A review of police force and authority preparedness for the 2011/12 – 14/15 CSR period

March 2011Demanding Times – the front line and police visibility

November 2010Stop the drift: A focus on 21st century criminal justice

October 2010Police Governance in Austerity

September 2010Anti-social behaviour: Stop the rot

October 2009Crime Counts – A Review of Data Quality For Offences of the Most Serious Violence

October 2009Crime Counts – A Review of Data Quality For Offences of the Most Serious Violence – Technical Report

August 2009An HMIC report on civil contingency planning by forces in England and Wales

August 2009An HMIC report on critical incident management by forces in England and Wales

July 2009Law Enforcement Entities with the Government Protective Marking Scheme

June 2009Getting together – a better deal for the public through joint working

June 2009Major Challenge – The Thematic Inspection of Major Crime

June 2009Prevent, Progress and Prospects Report

March 2009Getting Organised: Serious and organised crime

October 2008Serving neighbourhoods and individuals: Neighbourhood policing and developing citizen focus policing

September 2008Preventing Violent Extremism – Learning and Development Exercise

May 2008Get Smart – Planning to Protect

May 2008Leading from the Front Line: Frontline officers supervision

January 2008Protecting Vulnerable People

March 2007Safety matters: Personal safety training review

February 2007Beyond the call: Police contact centres inspection

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