Commissioner hails Cleveland Police improvement
HM Inspectorate says force is improving the way it treats the people it serves
Cleveland Police is "improving" in the way it serves it's community - that's according to a new report.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) say that while still requiring improvement, the force has made good progress over the last 12 months.
They say the improvements in fairness and respect have been noticeable, in particular.
Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said:
"This report provides further evidence of the progress the Force is making in recognising and tackling the mistakes of the past. It is pleasing that the HMICFRS chooses to use language such as ‘continues to improve’ and ‘considerable progress’ when outlining how the Force is performing.
"My expectation is that the next inspection of these areas will grade the force as Good."
Chief Constable Iain Spittal said:
We have made significant improvements and I am pleased that HMICFRS has highlighted that, as a Force, we ensure that our officers and staff understand the importance of treating people with fairness and respect.
“The force has a programme of work, known as ‘Everyone Matters’, which focuses on improving the way the force serves its communities, supports its people and ensures its organisational processes are fair."