Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said in his State of Policing 2023 report released on Friday (July 19) that the way police are funded is “an area of increasing concern”. Alongside this Mr Cooke highlighted the “increasing reliance on raising money through local council tax”.
Commissioner Grunshaw has backed this assessment, with fair funding for policing and fighting for a fair deal that helps keep Lancashire safe, at the heart of his priorities. He’s also joining calls for a multi-year settlement that reflects the unique situations in police forces based on community needs.
Restoring public trust and confidence is another key theme from the report, with Commissioner Grunshaw agreeing that neighbourhood policing is key to improving public confidence, alongside the sustained focus on victims of crime, together with improvements in vetting and tackling misconduct.
The State of Policing Report is His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMCI) independent assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of police forces in England and Wales. The assessment is based on inspection findings and engagement with Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and other interested parties.
Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said:
“This report highlights what I’ve always said, that Government funding needs to be based on the unique community needs faced by individual forces, to deliver policing that best serves the public and keeps them safe.
“It’s only by focusing how funding is allocated on the needs of different areas, that we will best deliver what residents want to see, more bobbies on the beat and investment in neighbourhood policing.
“It is also vital that we get the basics right when it comes to call handling, response times, investigations, keeping victims informed and bringing offenders to justice. These are all areas I will continue to monitor through by accountability board with the Chief Constable.
“As the public’s voice in policing, I will continue to lobby for fair funding and ensure that every penny spent is used to deliver the best possible service for the people of Lancashire. ”
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