County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service rated fastest rural service in UK The fire service has been rated "good" in all areas following its latest inspection Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023
Investigation launched into policing of stalking following super-complaint His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMICFRS) will investigate the complaint, which was made by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
London Fire Brigade put in special measures after review found it is ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’ It comes after independent review found fire service has “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women” The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Research has long shown institutional misogyny and racism within the UK's fire services Following the tragic death of trainee firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020, an independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade. Chaired by the solicitor and former crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, the review has found evidence of… The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022
GMP chief: We must stop virtue-signalling online and get on with the job Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson tells officers 'get on with being the police because that’s what you are paid for' Manchester Evening News · Nov 26, 2022
Police chief: We must stop virtue-signalling online and get on with the job Stephen Watson is among the most experienced senior officers in the country having joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1988 before going on to lead GMP. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022
Frustrated councillors claim Greater Manchester is a 'criminal free-for-all' despite improved GMP report "We no longer have one of the absolute worst police services in the UK - yay. Forgive me if I don't do back-flips." Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022
PM urges change in police culture after vetting failures laid bare A watchdog has found that hundreds if not thousands of corrupt officers could be serving in forces in England and Wales. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Police refuse to reveal if officers have been sacked over damning report into vetting The report looking into the recruitment of officers was ordered after the rape, kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by serving police officer Wayne Couzens. Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
5 police report bombshells - from hiring domestic abusers to 'staring at copper's breasts' A police watchdog report said it uncovered too many cases where people, including those with criminal records or links to organised crime, should not have been allowed to join the police Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
Nottinghamshire Police defends recruitment after scathing national report 'Hundreds, if not thousands, of corrupt officers may be serving in England and Wales police forces' Nottingham Post · Nov 2, 2022
'Thousands' of corrupt officers may be serving in police due to vetting failures, watchdog says Greater Manchester Police was not scrutinised in the inspection Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022
Vetting failings could mean ‘thousands’ of corrupt officers in police – OLD The inspection was commissioned after the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Watchdog raises 'serious concerns' after finding Met Police 'failing' in several areas The warning comes just days after Sir Mark Rowley became the new Commissioner Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Met Police officers failing to properly record stop and search reasons, critical report finds Force was placed under special measures in June following litany of failings
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Watchdog raises ‘serious concerns’ over Met Police performance HMICFRS has said the force must make urgent improvements.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Watchdog calls on Staffordshire Police to ‘urgently improve’ Concerns were raised about how the force investigates crime and handles offenders.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022 Sir Mark Rowley: New Metropolitan Police boss to start work The met Commissioner begins on Monday during unsettled times for the force
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 New boss of Britain’s biggest police force starts work Sir Mark Rowley has begun his new job as Metropolitan Police Commissioner on Monday during unsettled times for the force.
Manchester Evening News · Sep 3, 2022 Region's fire service is now better prepared for terrorist attack, government inspectors say after criticism last year 'By April 2023 we will equip every fire appliance in Greater Manchester with specialist equipment to support a timely response to a Marauding Terrorist Attack or a Mass Casualty Rescue incident'
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Cressida Dick ‘felt intimidated’ into quitting as Met Police chief Report says head UK’s biggest police force ‘constructively dismissed’ under political pressure from London mayor Sadiq Khan
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Police response to burglary, robbery and theft ‘not good enough’, report finds Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services found a number of shortcomings in some police forces.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022 England and Wales police failing burglary victims, inspectorate finds Inspectors say austerity cuts meant inexperienced officers were left to deal with burglaries
Nottingham Post · Jul 27, 2022 'Extraordinary achievement' over improvements made by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service A merger with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022 London Fire Brigade ‘still needs to improve’, watchdog finds The London Fire Brigade (LFB) must improve the way it responds to incidents and tackle “deeper-seated problems” such as bullying and discrimination, a watchdog has found.