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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Surrey Police vetting requires improvement
The vetting procedures at Surrey Police have been rated as "requires improvement" by force has been criticised over delays in vetting new applicants and serving findings are in a report into vetting, professional standards and counter corruption published by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on Police said it fully accepted the findings in the report and recognised there were "significant areas for improvement highlighted". At the time of the inspection, there were 1,178 applications waiting to be processed, meaning more than 160 people are in posts for which they have not undergone full vetting, the report force was also told to improve the monitoring of its computer equipment, with staffing levels in its anti-corruption unit not able to meet demand, and so not able to proactively look for force was judged as good on its ability to tackle potential Wilsher, a member of the inspection team, said his concerns were not "too great"."A number of the things Surrey need to do, extra training, some extra capacity, better paperwork in their decision making, are things they can put right very quickly, and I'm confident they will," he said. 'Working hard' Dep Ch Con Tanya Jones said the force welcomed the report."When police officers, police staff, or volunteers, are involved in misconduct or criminality, it has a direct impact on public trust and confidence and, in turn, our legitimacy to fight crime, protect people, and be there for everyone who needs us," she said."While it is positive that the HMICFRS identified good practice, particularly in our ability to tackle potential corruption, we fully accept the findings in the report and recognise there are significant areas for improvement highlighted."We are working hard on improving these areas, with advancements already being made since the inspection. We will prioritise these recommendations, make the necessary improvements and be transparent about our progress with our people, and the public."
ABC News
3 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
How the Tasmanian government plans to cut costs
The Efficiency and Productivity Unit (EPU) will help government agencies find areas for "improvement" either through programs, staff cuts and digitalisation.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Trent Valley line between Rugby and Stafford shuts for nine days
A major railway line has closed for nine days, with rail passengers urged to plan their journeys ahead of Trent Valley line between Rugby in Warwickshire and Stafford in Staffordshire is closed from Saturday until 1 June for essential improvement Rail said teams would be carrying out works to "improve the reliability and resilience" of the railway.A spokesperson added no direct trains would run on the line between the two stations, with diversions and rail replacement buses in place throughout the closure. Works include new tracks being installed near Atherstone, as well as waterproofing works to a bridge over the River Anker, near are also taking place on Rugeley Trent Valley station's Walsh, Network Rail director, said: "Our essential improvements between Stafford and Rugby will help to deliver a smoother and more reliable railway for passengers and freight services."We're asking passengers to plan ahead at National Rail Enquiries or with their train operator, and I'd like to thank everyone for their patience while we deliver these vital upgrades."No Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway services will run between the two stations, with rail replacement buses and alternative train services in operation. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring by watchdog
Nottinghamshire Police has made improvements and has been removed from an enhanced level of monitoring by a watchdog after being put into special measures last year. Last March, the East Midlands force was told to 'urgently produce an improvement plan' by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) after being put into special measures. The report came after the force was criticised for the way it handled of the deaths of Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber, and Ian Coates, who were killed by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham in 2023. While the watchdog said the decision was not linked to the force's handling of the case, the news was nevertheless welcomed by relatives of Calocane's victims as a sign that inspectors recognised how the force needed 'intervention and urgent improvement'. The report last year ranked three of the eight areas of policing 'inadequate' in the review following an inspection from the end of 2023 to January. Forces are moved into special measures – which HMICFRS calls being subjected to an 'enhanced level of monitoring' under what is known as the 'engage' process – when they are not responding to concerns raised by the watchdog or are not 'managing, mitigating or eradicating these concerns'. Nottinghamshire Police has now been removed from 'engage' as it has made improvements, HMICFRS said. All police forces are in routine monitoring under the 'scan' stage by default, the watchdog said. HMICFRS said the improvements include: its management of crime, including supervision of crime and oversight of performance; its leadership and force management, including making progress in governance and the use of data. The chief officer team was visible and accessible, and inspectors found a positive culture and active participation in change across the workforce; and the way it is preventing and deterring crime, by addressing the issue of neighbourhood officers and staff being unable to spend enough time working in their communities. HM Inspector Roy Wilsher said: 'I am pleased with the good progress that Nottinghamshire Police has made so far. While there is still work to do, I have recommended removing the service from our enhanced level of monitoring, known as engage, and return it to routine monitoring. 'We are reassured by the plans the police force has in place to continue making improvements, particularly in relation to crime investigation, leadership, force management and neighbourhood policing. 'We will continue to assess its progress to make sure the people of Nottinghamshire are getting the service they deserve.' Calocane was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order last year for stabbing to death university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as school caretaker Ian Coates, 65, in the early hours of June 13 2023. Calocane admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility and pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of three people who were hit by a van stolen from Mr Coates, after Nottingham Crown Court heard he had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. During a meeting with the Prime Minister in February this year, the families of the Nottingham attack victims were told a judge-led statutory inquiry would take place and that it would scrutinise a 'number of different agencies'.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Nottinghamshire Police taken out of special measures
Improvements at Nottinghamshire Police have led to the force being taken out of special measures by a police force was told to "urgently produce an improvement plan" by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in March after being put under an enhanced level of out of eight elements of policing were rated "inadequate" following an inspection from the end of 2023 to January Police said it had taken special measures "very seriously" and was committed to continued improvement. Police forces are moved into special measures and "an enhanced level of monitoring" by HMICFRS if they are "not effectively addressing the inspectorate's concerns".Nottinghamshire Police has now been returned to routine monitoring as it has made improvements in deterring crime, management of crime, its leadership and the culture across the workforce, HMICFRS said. 'We are reassured' HM Inspector Roy Wilsher said the progress was "pleasing".He added: "While there is still work to do, we are reassured by the plans the police force has in place to continue making improvements, particularly in relation to crime investigation, leadership, force management and neighbourhood policing."We will continue to assess its progress to make sure the people of Nottinghamshire are getting the service they deserve."Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: "This represents a significant step in the force's ongoing improvement journey to better serve communities across Nottinghamshire."We used this as an opportunity not only to deliver meaningful improvements that are embedded across our force, but to improve in all that we do."The changes we have made have improved the quality of service we provide to communities and victims of crime and we are committed to maintaining this and identifying any further improvements we can make."Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said the lifting of enhanced monitoring was a "milestone moment" and the force needs to "keep up the pace" and "improve even further".The report's publication came shortly after the force was criticised for its handling of the Nottingham attacks, although the HMICFRS said special measures was not linked to the case.
