The force should improve its oversight and governance of continuing professional development
PEEL 2025–27: An inspection of Merseyside Police
Published 7 July 2026PEEL Force Inspection0 recommendations13 areas for improvement
Coverage
Areas for improvement
The force needs to consistently record the justification for the use of force
The force should improve its response to priority calls so that victims receive an appropriate service
The force should keep the caller informed and regularly review and record risk when there are delays in attending incidents
The force needs to improve the effectiveness of its investigations
The force should make sure it provides support to vulnerable victims
The force needs to improve the support it gives its trainee investigators
The force should improve how it records crimes committed against vulnerable victims
The force should make sure it has an effective response to, and oversight of, missing person reports
The force needs to consistently identify fraud-related calls and respond appropriately
The force needs to improve its communication practices with staff and officers to make sure custody processes are safe, effective and efficient
The force needs to make sure it provides consistent and effective healthcare for detainees and maintains appropriate oversight
The force should improve how it monitors disproportionality