About Us: HMIC - 150 Years
About Us
Introduction
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (HMIC)
For over a century and a half Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary (HMIs) have been charged with examining and improving the efficiency of the Police Service in England and Wales, (and latterly Northern Ireland), with the first HMIs appointed under the provisions of the County and Borough Police Act 1856.
Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary are appointed by the Crown on the recommendation of the Home Secretary and report to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMCIC), who is the Home Secretary's principal professional policing adviser. The HMCIC is independent both of the Home Office and of the Police Service.
150 Year Anniversary
History of HMIC
On our 150th Anniversary in July 2006, a book charting the History of HMIC was produced. This can be downloaded in PDF Format here:
Letters and Announcements
Chief Inspector of Constabulary
Details about the Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMCIC)
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Details of our funding and resource allocations
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Download our annual reports
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Howwe promote race equality in our functions
