Monitoring and improving policing in Scotland

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) exists to assure Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland as to the effectiveness and efficiency of the police service in Scotland.

Find out more about HMICS

Inspection reports

Read our latest inspection reports

Effective practice

Effective practice in Scottish policing

Inspections 2012

Our inspection plan for the year

Get involved

How you can get involved

Latest

The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 seeks to place local communities at the heart of the provision of police and fire and...

23 May

Expressions of interest are invited for appointment as Assistant HM Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland.

...

13 May

The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 places a duty on the Police Investigation & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and HM...

01 May

Tweets

RT @LothBordPolice: Edinburgh marathon: please be aware of road closures and parking restrictions in parts of East Lothian on Sat and Sun.h…
1 hour 27 min ago
We have a Twitter list of all our regional and local feeds: http://t.co/erL9SNt5Qd You'll find the policing feeds relevant to you.
1 hour 39 min ago
Our new team of wildlife crime-fighters have met to discuss how they will protect the country’s natural resources: https://t.co/SvLKu4Yt51
2 hours 40 min ago

Tell Me Scotland

HMICS reports are available on Scotland’s national public information notices (PINS) portal.

HMICS eBulletin

Subscribe to the HMICS eBulletin to receive regular updates on our work