@hmics

Official: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland. Improving policing across Scotland. We do not monitor 24/7.

 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House.
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HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland has published its annual report for 2025-26. prosecutioninspectorate.scot…
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🧵 | Senior officers and staff are updating a public meeting of the @ScotPolAuth in Edinburgh today. Watch live 📺 ⬇️ orlo.uk/ASRP7 Read the Chief's report ⬇️ orlo.uk/ot39T
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The #SPABoard is underway in Edinburgh, and the Chair is updating the Board on his recent meeting with the new Cabinet Secretary of Justice. Key topics of discussion were policing of mental health and the steps policing is taking as part of further service reform.
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The SBC has today published the findings of a joint review carried out to provide assurance that the ‘acquisition, retention, use and destruction of fingerprints for policing and criminal justice purposes in Scotland is lawful, effective and ethical’.
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Tomorrow @AuditorGenScot will publish a joint report with @hmics that looks at best value arrangements across policing. Follow us for all the details.
Snapshot of report front cover. Includes Auditor General and HMICS logos.

ALT Snapshot of report front cover. Includes Auditor General and HMICS logos.

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Violence and disorder over the Bonfire Night period affects everyone. In this video we look at how the criminal use of fireworks, or starting illegal fires, can have devastating consequences for all those involved. Help us keep people safe over the coming week.
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Ministers are seeking to appoint 5 new members to the board of the Scottish Police Authority @ScotPolAuth. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation that plays a vital role in maintaining community safety and wellbeing. Apply now: ow.ly/aTWK50Vxgh5
Public Appointment Opportunity: Scottish Police Authority

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The Authority, @PoliceScotland & @ScotBiometrics Commissioner are looking for your views on the use of Live Facial Recognition technology in policing. Help shape how, or if, this technology could be introduced in Scotland. Your voice matters! 🔗 More here orlo.uk/lewJ3
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A new report by @ScotBiometrics and @HMICS has called on @PoliceScotland to improve the quality of its custody photos, after finding a ‘sizeable proportion’ it took since 2019 cannot be used by facial recognition technology. Read report below biometricscommissioner.scot/…
“If the quality of custody photos taken by Police Scotland doesn’t improve, it could lead to crimes not being detected.” Dr Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner

ALT “If the quality of custody photos taken by Police Scotland doesn’t improve, it could lead to crimes not being detected.” Dr Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner

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.@scotgov wants to ensure those in mental health distress get the right support in the right place. A new framework sets out how police, health, social work and other partners will work together to best help those in need. ➡️ow.ly/Ewxj50UYon7 ➡️ow.ly/Pt7J50UYon6
Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs with the comment: "We want to ensure that those in emotional distress are directed to the most appropriate support for them. This will help individuals and also relieve pressure on police officers and other emergency workers so they can focus on frontline responsibilities."

ALT Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs with the comment: "We want to ensure that those in emotional distress are directed to the most appropriate support for them. This will help individuals and also relieve pressure on police officers and other emergency workers so they can focus on frontline responsibilities."

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The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance MSP, has led tributes to Martyn Evans, Chair of the Authority, who concludes his term in office today. The Cabinet Secretary's comments & tributes from other stakeholders are here: bit.ly/4aHSToJ
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The Scottish Police Authority is looking to appoint two Assistant Chief Constables to join the leadership team at @PoliceScotland More info here: bit.ly/4gW9RCo
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The @scotgov is looking to appoint the next Chair of the Scottish Police Authority. This is a high profile, demanding and complex role supporting and scrutinising the second largest police service in the UK. Do you have what it takes? More info here: bit.ly/49G1YOB
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HMICS retweeted
UK NPM@UKNPM24 Apr 2024
Craig Naylor @HMCICScotland addressed @UKNPM today in an expert panel on culture in detention In detention, working culture is a leading factor in treatment of individuals; we also ask ourselves how the culture of the NPM affects scrutiny #UKNPM15
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Liam leads on mental health for @PSsafercomms and he explains @hmics' thematic review which has led to 14 recommendations, amongst other positive developments. This is how we're Creating Hope.
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We are recruiting associate inspectors to help improve policing across Scotland. If you have what it takes to think differently, challenge and bring a great attitude to a fantastic team have a look at this and get in touch. pa-scottishgovernment.icims.…
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Policing, Race & Reform: 40 years after Scarman Conference Wednesday 19th Jan, 9:30 - 1pm Join colleagues from @NorthumbriaUni @hmics @uniofleicester @UniOfSurrey Speakers: @mikearowe @DrAliMalik_ @BrianMcinulty @Jon_Garland67 @NeilChakraborti & Dr Marina Hassan, A/P Georgios P
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Updated guidance to protect children from abuse, neglect and exploitation has been published by @scotgov. Children’s Minister @haughey_clare says the guidance emphasises the importance of listening to children. ➡️bit.ly/38z1YkD
A photograph of Children's Minister Clare Haughey with a Scottish Government icon, a blue text box and the following comment in white lettering: "Children and young people have the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. This guidance, which emphasises the importance of children's rights, will support their care and protection."

ALT A photograph of Children's Minister Clare Haughey with a Scottish Government icon, a blue text box and the following comment in white lettering: "Children and young people have the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. This guidance, which emphasises the importance of children's rights, will support their care and protection."

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On behalf of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, and as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector in Scotland, I send my sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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HMICS retweeted
UK NPM@UKNPM10 Dec 2020
On this day in 2003 the UK Govt ratified #OPCAT. Today, #HumanRightsDay 2020, the UK NPM publishes two important new reports: The @UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture's report to the NPM: bit.ly/2KeQGJC The NPM's response: bit.ly/33W3B9Z
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