Hampshire Police Authority rated 'adequate' by inspectors (From Hampshire Chronicle)

Hampshire Police Authority rated 'adequate' by inspectors

11:30am Monday 15th March 2010 in

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HAMPSHIRE Police Authority is ‘performing adequately’, according to an independent new report.

The Audit Commission and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) report rated the authority at two on the four-point scale.

Inspectors found the authority is influential in developing high-profile projects aimed at providing a modern and efficient police.

But the authority needs to develop a plan to ensure that the constabulary delivers greater efficiency and value for money.

The report said the authority is good at monitoring police performance and plans for improvement, and makes sure the police are well-led.

The 17-member authority also understands the needs of communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and generally makes sure they are properly reflected in local policing.

It makes sure the things that matter to the public are included as priorities in local policing plans, such as anti-social use of motor vehicles and vehicle crime.

Linda Krywald, spokesperson for the joint inspection team, said: ‘Residents can be confident that their police authority provides good leadership and effective independent scrutiny of the constabulary.

“With a tough financial climate ahead, the authority is aware of the need to maximise value for money, while ensuring the constabulary continues to provide the services local people need.

She added: “It now needs to have a clear long-term plan to enable it to make the hard choices about policing priorities, funding and spending. The inspection shows that the authority is well-placed and motivated to meet this challenge over the next few years.”