Greater Manchester Police is one of five forces which remain in special measures, say government inspectors. It is amongst a list published today of forces which have been escalated to an "enhanced level of monitoring" known as Engage.
Greater Manchester Police was placed in special measures in December 2020 after a watchdog report revealed an estimated 80,000 crimes had not been properly recorded. The scandal cost the then chief constable Ian Hopkins his job. The force is said to be improving although it remains in special measures.
The other five four forces are Cleveland Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary, the UK's largest police force, The Metropolitan Police, Staffordshire Police, and Wilshire Police. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services issued the full list today.
