Monitoring and improving policing in Scotland

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) exists to assure Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland as to the effectiveness and efficiency of the police service in Scotland.

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Inspection reports

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Effective practice

Effective practice in Scottish policing

Inspections 2012

Our inspection plan for the year

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Latest

Expressions of interest are invited for appointment as Assistant HM Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland.

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13 May

The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 places a duty on the Police Investigation & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and HM...

01 May

The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 places a duty on HM Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) and...

30 Apr

Tweets

Feedback from our Motorcycle Awareness Initiative at the weekend: https://t.co/6NzU2jNeTT
12 hours 53 min ago
The @EastRenPolice feed picked up 100+ new followers during the live tweeting. We're now hoping to do more of these around the country. 3/3
1 day 10 hours ago
& missing people (with help from our helicopter); neighbour disputes; anti-social behaviour; skimming devices on ATMs & missing dogs. 2/3
1 day 10 hours ago

Tell Me Scotland

HMICS reports are available on Scotland’s national public information notices (PINS) portal.

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