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Gloucestershire Police rated inadequate at investigating crime by inspectors
Overview
A PEEL inspection report by HMICFRS has rated Gloucestershire Constabulary as 'inadequate' at investigating crime and overall leadership, noting a deterioration in performance. Areas such as crime prevention, safeguarding, and responding to the public require improvement. Temporary Chief Constable Maggie Blyth accepted the findings and called for government help, while Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson described the findings as unsurprising but not good enough.
Key points
- Gloucestershire Constabulary was rated 'inadequate' at investigating crime and overall leadership in the latest PEEL report.
- Crime prevention, safeguarding vulnerable people, and responding to the public were rated as 'requiring improvement'.
- Inspectors found that the number of offenders brought to justice was too low and the force lacked capacity to manage fraud.
- The use of stop and search powers was judged as 'adequate', and the force works well with partner bodies regarding vulnerable individuals.
- Temporary Chief Constable Maggie Blyth highlighted the need for practical and financial help from the government.
- Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson stated that faster improvement for the constabulary is non-negotiable.