In the know

You may have seen in the news today that His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue (HMICFRS) has published their report on the effectiveness of vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption arrangements in Surrey Police.  
 

In response to this, T/Deputy Chief Constable Tanya Jones has made the following statement:

“As a Force, it is our commitment to act ethically and with the highest standards. As such, we welcome today’s report as an important insight into current effectiveness in these areas.  
 

“When police officers, police staff, or volunteers, are involved in misconduct or criminality, it has a direct impact on public trust and confidence and, in turn, our legitimacy to fight crime, protect people, and be there for everyone who needs us.  
 

“While it is positive that the HMICFRS identified good practice, particularly in our ability to tackle potential corruption, we fully accept the findings in the report and recognise there are significant areas for improvement highlighted.  
 

“We are working hard on improving these areas, with advancements already being made since the inspection.  We will therefore prioritise these recommendations, make the necessary improvements and be transparent about our progress with our people, and the public.” 
 

You can read more on our website here: HMICFRS publish report into the effectiveness of our integrity arrangements | Surrey Police