PCC responds to HMIC repeat Victim Service Assessment
Statement from the PCC in response to the publication of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) repeat Victim Service Assessment (VSA) for 2022.
Wiltshire PCC Philip Wilkinson said: “Today’s HMIC update report will undoubtedly cause concern among crime victims and, in fact, all residents who deserve to see a police service which meets their needs at a time when they are most vulnerable.
“While there may be some small areas of improvement, I share those valid concerns that in many areas reviewed by HMIC, improvements are not happening as quickly as the public, or I, would want.
"My job is to ensure the Chief Constable is being held to account for the service delivered by Wiltshire Police so tangible change can be seen, and felt, by those who call upon the police in their hour of need. I have been robust in that challenge and scrutiny – and I have been extremely clear this slow level of improvement, and deterioration in some areas, simply isn’t good enough.
“The Force has recognised the need for rapid change and has committed to supporting victims, improving investigative standards and identifying vulnerability at the earliest opportunity but there must also be the requisite strategic planning by senior leaders in place which enables frontline officers and staff to deliver that change. I will continue to challenge for those strategic improvements and leadership on behalf of the public.”
Published Tuesday 20 December 2022