Oct 02 – RGP To Be Inspected By HM Inspectorate Of Constabulary
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) will be inspecting the efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy of Gibraltar Police and are inviting members of the public to have their say on how the force operates.
In this inspection of the Royal Gibraltar Police, HMIC will:
- carry out an assessment of demand, of resource capacity and capability, and how resource is matched to meet demand;
- review crime prevention and investigation performance, and an assessment of victim care and support; and
- carry out an audit of crime recording practices, a review of leadership and associated HR processes, including the provision for the wellbeing of staff and an ethical culture.
The inspection has been instigated at the request of the RGP as there is no statutory requirement that the force be inspected on a regular basis.
HM Inspector of Constabulary Stephen Otter (pictured, left), who is leading the inspection, said:
“The nature of policing has changed a lot since HMIC last inspected the Royal Gibraltar Police in 2010. As HMIC inspects policing in the public interest, we want to ensure you have the opportunity to be involved. For this inspection, we want to offer you the chance to have your say on how they feel the police operate in Gibraltar.
“We will be inspecting how the Royal Gibraltar Police manages demand on its resources, and how it prevents and investigates crime. We will also be looking at how it records crime, and whether it acts in an ethical and fair manner. If you have any experiences that you would like to share on these subjects, please do get in touch.
“Our inspection fieldwork will begin shortly, and we are very much looking forward to hearing your experiences of policing on the Rock.”
Members of the public can share their experiences of policing in Gibraltar with HMIC by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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