Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety Concerns were also raised about a ‘toxic’ culture in some fire services. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Record number of police forces in special measures as Met facing ‘systemic failures’ The Metropolitan Police is one of the forces after facing criticism over a number of issues. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Six police forces placed under special measures The Metropolitan Police is one of the forces after facing criticism over a number of issues. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Khan and Patel go to war as Met is placed in ‘special measures’ The news doesn’t get better for the Metropolitan Police, and the people it is supposed to serve. The force has been placed in ‘special measures’ by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022
What does the Metropolitan Police being put under ‘Special Measures’ mean and why has it happened? Everything you need to know about the Met Police’s ‘Special Measures’ Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022
Met Police placed under special measures by watchdog after 'serious' failures Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services initiated the process as the Met Police did not manage to eradicate a cause of concern. It follows a number of scandals including the strip search of a 15-year-old girl known as Child Q. Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2022
Nottinghamshire Police 'requires improvement' in one key area according to new report A report into its performance has been published Nottingham Post · Apr 28, 2022
Job advert for Britain’s most senior police officer goes live The next Metropolitan Police Commissioner is expected to be appointed in the summer The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Sadiq Khan hits out at Cressida Dick over ‘shocking’ police watchdog report The report uncovered a litany of failures within the Met, including the recruitment of more than 100 officers with criminal records Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2022
Fewer than one in ten crimes reported to GMP result in 'action' as inspectors issue damning assessment of force's ability to investigate and support victims The report found high levels of workload - and overtime being used to manage demand - have led to a 'fatigued' workforce Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2022