West Midlands Police has moved out of special measures.
Unprecedentedly, after less than 10 months, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today moved the force out of its enhanced monitoring process called ‘Engage’.
Only in July this year did HMICFRS confirm the force had made significant improvements to its performance, closing three of four previously identified areas of concern. Today, that final area has been addressed according to HMICFRS who acknowledged the good progress the force has made to improving its services to the public.
It’s thought to be the fastest turnaround of any force that has been put into Special Measures.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, said: “This is a matter that I have treated with the utmost seriousness and as a top priority.
“I have been committed to holding West Midlands Police to account and working with the Chief Constable and the Inspectorate, to ensure that action was taken to address the capacity, capability and quality of investigations.
“I am pleased that, as a consequence of the action taken and the dedication and hard work of officers and staff, the Inspectorate has acknowledged sustained improvements in performance and removed the force from Engage.
“I will continue to hold West Midlands Police to account, to ensure continuous and sustained improvements in the effective investigation of crime, which lead to satisfactory results for victims.
“I am committed to constant and unremitting action to ensure the people of the West Midlands receive the service from West Midlands Police that they are entitled to.”
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