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‘Good’ rating for Fo
after HMIC ‘effectiv
inspection
West Midlands Police Federation vulnerable from harm, and supports victims, demanding roles and as the pressures
has welcomed a watchdog something Tom Cuddeford, interim intensify they are increasingly suffering
inspection report that grades the chairman of the Federation branch, agrees stress related illnesses which we are working
Force as ‘good’ in terms of its effectiveness at with. with the Force to try to reduce.
keeping people safe and reducing crime.
“This report shows that, on the whole, “While they are enabling the Force to
The report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate the Force is maintaining an effective service perform well in terms of its main priorities –
of Constabulary (HMIC) highlighted several for the people of the West Midlands and is fighting crime, dealing with anti-social
areas where the Force was performing well, managing to do that despite the huge cuts behaviour and protecting the public – I am
saying it was ‘good’ at preventing crime, to its budgets,” says Tom. concerned that it is not always supporting
tackling anti-social behaviour and keeping victims or vulnerable people in our
people safe, ‘good’ at how it investigates “This is testimony to the hard-working communities as well as it should.”
crime and reduces re-offending and ‘good’ at officers and police staff who remain
tackling serious and organised crime. committed to serving their communities Of particular concern to HMIC was the
despite the pressures they face through Force’s response to domestic abuse, with
However, the watchdog was concerned dwindling resources and increased demand. inspectors saying the Force’s policy ‘does not
over how the Force protects those who are provide confidence that risk is always
“They are working long hours in
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