A new @hmics and @online_his review of @PoliceScotland custody centres has found ‘ongoing inconsistencies’ and a ‘stubborn disconnect’ when it comes to detainees being assessed as ‘high risk’ and the level of observation checks they receive. See report below.
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Yesterday we published a report reflecting on the SFRS’s planning and preparedness arrangements for the XXIII Commonwealth Games 2026. We commend all those working in partnership to ensure the delivery of a safe and successful Games. hmfsi.scot/publications/plan…
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Yesterday we published a report focusing on operational training and development within the SFRS. This report makes a number of recommendations for improvement as well as highlighting areas of good practice. hmfsi.scot/publications/oper…
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games begins on 23 July, but how prepared is @PoliceScotland for policing the event? Read the latest HMICS report – link below.
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HMICS has published a new Frontline Focus review, looking at the ‘Tools of the Trade’ used by frontline officers and staff @PoliceScotland including the uniform they wear.
Click below for full report.
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HMICS is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian McInulty QPM as interim Assistant Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland. With a strong policing background, Brian has been a Lead Inspector with HMICS since 2019.
Delighted to join @UKNPM colleagues for a business meeting ahead of the annual conference. Lots of challenge in the room!
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HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, Craig Naylor, has paid tribute to the ‘massive impact’ HM Assistant Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, Mark Hargreaves, has made across policing as he bids farewell to the police service after 25 years.
Delighted to hear of the appointment of Fiona McQueen CBE as the next Chair of the @ScotPolAuth . Congratulations Fiona and I look forward to continuing our strong working relationship.
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HMIPS and HMICS – Citing witnesses in the sheriff court – Survey... More information about the policing survey and a link to the survey itself can be found on the PS and SPA intranets.
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Today @hmics published the Thematic inspection of police response to drug harm reduction - Terms of Reference:
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A review of @PoliceScotland custody facilities has highlighted concerns about the length of time several youngsters were held in police cells in Glasgow.
Read the @hmics and @online_his report below.
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.@scotgov wants to ensure those in mental health distress get the right support in the right place.
A new framework sets out how police, health, social work and other partners will work together to best help those in need.
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ALT Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs with the comment: "We want to ensure that those in emotional distress are directed to the most appropriate support for them. This will help individuals and also relieve pressure on police officers and other emergency workers so they can focus on frontline responsibilities."
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Today @hmics published the Frontline focus review of tools of the trade – terms of reference
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Delighted to be attending the @PoliceScotland and @ScotPolAuth research and evidence session. Looking forward to some key inputs in how to bring research in to good practice
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Since HMICS recommended Naloxone be readily available in police custody, all @PoliceScotland officers within custody are now trained to administer the overdose reversal medication
12 months on from the recommendation it had been successfully used in police custody on 8 occasions
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HMICS would like to thank everyone who completed our questionnaire on improving policing across Scotland.
The responses are now being analysed, and our new scrutiny plan will be published in spring 2025.
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The vital work of @PoliceScotland officers in disrupting organised crime groups who use Scotland’s roads to transport illicit drugs has been praised in a new @HMICS road policing review.
Press release:
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Report: hmics.scot/publications/them…

















