Our purpose

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) provides independent scrutiny of both Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

Our approach is to support Police Scotland and the SPA to deliver services that are high quality, continually improving, effective and responsive to local needs.

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Help us to shape the future of policing in Scotland

 

HMICS Scrutiny plan consultation launch for 2025-28

News

Police Scotland urged to review its commitment to road policing

5th November 2024

Police Custody in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Inspected

24th October 2024

Video links

HMICS Scrutiny plan consultation launch for 2025-28

11 October 2024

HM Chief Inspector, Craig Naylor - Annual report 2023-24

25th September 2024

HMICS Custody inspection report - Argyll and West Dunbartonshire  It is of concern that the majority of those reported missing each year are children and young people

“I think a misconduct in a public office law would strengthen trust in Scottish policing.” Craig Naylor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland 

Current inspection

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) has committed to a thematic inspection of Operational Support Division (OSD) during the period of our Scrutiny Plan 2022-2025. OSD is a national division within Police Scotland that provides a number of different specialist services across the country.

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