Nottinghamshire Police has been told to “urgently produce an improvement plan”
By Laura Hammond & PA Media
BBC News, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police has been put in special measures and told to “urgently produce an improvement plan” by a watchdog.
The move follows an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
The force will now be subject to an “enhanced level of monitoring”, known as the “engage” process.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said she recognised the “serious nature” of the findings.
The force was inspected between the end of 2023 and January.
The full findings of the inspection are yet to be released to the force, but it has been issued with two “accelerated causes for concern”.
These are, HMICFRS says, the force’s failure to sufficiently manage and carry out effective investigations and support victims, and its failure to have adequate governance arrangements.
Inspector of constabulary Roy Wilsher said: “We move police forces into our enhanced level of monitoring, known as engage, when a police force is not responding to our concerns, or if it is not managing, mitigating or eradicating these concerns.
“The engage process provides additional scrutiny and support from the inspectorate and other external organisations in the policing sector to help the force improve and provide a better service for the public.”
Ms Meynell said she had “taken urgent action to address the immediate concerns raised” and “ensured that all of the initial recommendations that relate to our investigations and support for victims have been completed”.
She added: “I am fully committed to working with HMICFRS and we will work tirelessly to address their concerns and deliver the best possible service for the people of Nottinghamshire.”
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