Greater Manchester Police 'requires improvement'

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary's published its latest police effectiveness reports this morning (Thursday 22nd March 2018).

Greater Manchester Police has been given an overall rating of 'requires improvement'.

It's been rated outstanding for tackling serious and organised crime as well as good for preventing crime and tackling anti-social behavior.

In their summary, inspectors say:

"Greater Manchester Police requires improvement at keeping people safe and reducing crime.

"Although the force has made progress in some areas since 2016, it's approach to protecting vulnerable people has deteriorated.

"This is the main reason for our overall judgement moving from good to requires improvement."

The Superintendent's Association's responded:

“Naturally we are disappointed that HMICFRS concludes that GMP ‘requires improvement.’

"Whilst we would assert that the Force has made improvements in certain areas over recent months it would be reckless of us to challenge the conclusions on what is such an important issue."

In Greater Manchester Police's previous inspection, the force was given an overall rating of 'good'.