Source · HMICFRS

PEEL 2021/22 – An inspection of Wiltshire Police

PEEL Force Inspection 14 recommendations

National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

1 Superseded Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- analysis of police and partner data on offending against vulnerable people is improved and clearly drives police action Wiltshire Police

2 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- domestic abuse, stalking and harassment (DASH) risk assessments are effectively supervised, quality assured and checked for compliance. Wiltshire Police

3 Superseded Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- Domestic Violence Protection Notices Orders (DVPOs) are considered in all appropriate cases Wiltshire Police

4 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARACs) are focused on actions to reduce risk Wiltshire Police

5 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- officers carry out a risk assessment for every incident of domestic abuse, including verbal arguments, without delay Wiltshire Police

6 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- opportunities to engage with and get feedback from victims are maximised and drive service improvement Wiltshire Police

7 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months, make sure that:- opportunities to take forward evidence-led prosecutions when a victim disengages or fails to support prosecutions are maximised Wiltshire Police

8 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months:- improve the process of risk assessing callers to identify those that are vulnerable or at risk; Wiltshire Police

9 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months:- make sure that call handlers are skilled enough to identify vulnerability and warning signs of hidden vulnerability Wiltshire Police

10 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months:- make sure that call takers give appropriate advice on preserving evidence and preventing crime. Wiltshire Police

11 Completed Wiltshire Police should, within three months:- make sure that repeat callers (and others in their household who may also be vulnerable) are routinely identified Wiltshire Police

12 Completed Within three months, the force should:- develop an effective force plan so it can deliver a service that meets the policing needs of the community, now and in the future Wiltshire Police

13 Completed Within three months, the force should:- develop and align departmental operational and strategic plans that are informed by accurate information. Wiltshire Police

14 Completed Within three months, the force should:- make sure that senior leaders have oversight of the force’s priorities and challenges Wiltshire Police