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PEEL 2025–2027: An inspection of Wiltshire Police

22 April 2026 PEEL Force Inspection 13 areas for improvement
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Applicable forces

Wiltshire Police

Areas for improvement

13
AFI The force needs to show how it considers and evaluates the impact of changes to its processes, policies and procedures Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to improve how it records crimes committed against victims of domestic abuse and reported incidents of rape Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to improve how it safeguards children and adults from the risk of harm Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should implement and fully establish fraud governance at a strategic level Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to effectively train personnel who receive calls from the public about fraud and those who investigate fraud offences Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to improve its leadership standards, behaviour and culture to make sure there is a sense of trust and value within its organisation Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to make sure the professional development review is effective and personnel value it Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should make sure all personnel feel continuing professional development is relevant and useful and it should centrally record and monitor it Wiltshire Police
AFI The force needs to reduce the number of non-emergency calls that callers abandon because they aren’t answered Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should make sure there is supervisory oversight of investigations to make sure that all appropriate investigative opportunities are taken Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should make sure victims are able to access their rights as laid out in the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should make sure it has clear processes for monitoring protective orders and enforcing any breaches Wiltshire Police
AFI The force should make sure it has timely assessment, referral and notification systems that safeguard adults and children from harm Wiltshire Police