Hampshire

Basic Command Unit (BCU) Inspection Reports for Hampshire

Date: Thu Aug 17 14:27:35 BST 2006

OCU Inspection Report: Southampton (Hampshire) Follow - Up: February 2008 (PDF file - 355kb)
The original inspection of Southampton OCU took place in February 2007 following poor comparative performance on priority crime. As part of the inspection process the OCU had undertaken a full self assessment and had themselves identified a number of systems and processes requiring improvement. The inspection report contained eight recommendations and highlighted the key areas for improvement. It also noted examples of good practice and strong leadership. The senior management team (SMT) have since been working hard to implement the action plans developed in response to the report. The revisit provided the opportunity for HMIC to assess progress to date and review performance issues.
OCU Inspection Report: Southampton (Hampshire) - February 2007 (PDF file - 186kb)
Southampton operational command unit (OCU) rightly has a reputation as a busy police area and the staff displayed both a pride in the place that they worked and an enthusiasm to provide the best possible service to the people of Southampton.
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Havant - Hampshire - Apr 2005 (PDF file - 177kb)
Between 11 and 15 April 2005 Chief Superintendents Frank Sullivan, Peter Driver and Chief Inspectors Nicole Coppinger and Bill Halsey carried out an inspection of Havant Basic Command Unit (BCU), (referred to locally as a division) on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC).
Basic Command Unit Inspection: New Forest - Sept 2004 (PDF file - 318kb)
An Inspection of New Forest BCU was conducted between 6 � 10 December 2004. Thisreport sets out the Inspection findings, highlighting areas of good practice and makingrecommendations for improvement where appropriate. HM Inspector thanks the officers andstaff of New Forest BCU for the co-operation and assistance provided to members of theInspection team.
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Hampshire - Sept 2004 (PDF file - 248kb)
An Inspection of the North East Hampshire (NEH) BCU was conducted between 6 -10 September 2004. This report sets out the Inspection findings, highlighting areas ofgood practice and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. HMInspector thanks the officers and staff of NEH BCU for the co-operation andassistance provided to members of the Inspection team.
Basic Command Unit Inspection Follow up: Basingstoke - Hampshire - June 2004 (PDF file - 71kb)
The Inspection team found evidence that some activity had taken place on all therecommendations contained in the BCU Inspection report. An action plan had been establishedwhich covered all the four original recommendations made. These had been prioritised within theBCU, as were the management considerations cited in the report. The evidence presented to therevisit team indicates that the BCU Inspection report did lead to improvements.
Basic Command Unit Inspection:Hampshire - May 2004 (PDF file - 152kb)
An Inspection of Central Hampshire BCU in Hampshire Constabulary was conductedbetween 17 - 21 May 2004. This report sets out the Inspection findings, highlighting areas ofgood practice and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. HerMajesty�s Inspector thanks the officers and staff of Central Hampshire BCU for the cooperationand assistance provided to members of the Inspection team.
Basic Command Unit Inspection Follow up: Southampton - Hampshire - Feb 2004 (PDF file - 80kb)
A Follow up inspection, highlighting significant developments since the Original Inspection (eg, boundary changes,changes to management team, increase/decrease in strength)
Basic Command Unit Inspection Follow up: Portsmouth - Hampshire - Jan 2004 (PDF file - 77kb)
A Follow up inspection, highlighting significant developments since the Original Inspection (eg, boundary changes,changes to management team, increase/decrease in strength)
Basic Command Unit Inspection Follow up: Isle of Wight - Hampshire - July 2003 (PDF file - 48kb)
A Follow up inspecttion, highlighting significant developments since the Original Inspection (eg, boundary changes,changes to management team, increase/decrease in strength)
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Hampshire - June 2003 (PDF file - 381kb)
An Inspection of the Andover BCU in Hampshire Constabulary was conducted between 2- 6 June 2003. This report sets out the BCU Inspection findings, highlighting areas ofgood practice and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. HerMajesty�s Inspector thanks the officers and staff of Andover BCU for the co-operationand assistance provided to members of the Inspection team.
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Basingstoke - Hampshire - April 2003 (PDF file - 472kb)
An Inspection of the Basingstoke BCU in Hampshire Constabulary was conducted between28 April - 2 May 2003. This report sets out the BCU Inspection findings, highlighting areasof good practice and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Southampton - Oct 2002 (PDF file - 631kb)
An Inspection of the Southampton BCU in Hampshire Constabulary was conductedbetween 28 October and 1 November 2002. This report sets out the Inspection findings,highlighting areas of good practice and making recommendations for improvement whereappropriate. Her Majesty's Inspector thanks the officers and staff of Southampton BCUfor the co-operation and assistance provided to members of the Inspection team.
Basic Command Unit Inspection: Isle of Wight - Dec 2001 (PDF file - 403kb)
The inspection of the Isle of Wight basic command unit (referred to locally as a division) wascarried out on behalf of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary by Chief SuperintendentAndrew Hollingshead and Chief Inspector Amanda Hills between the 3 and 7 December2001.This inspection was one of the first to take place as part of the rolling five-year BCUInspection Programme. The BCU was selected after a 'risk assessment' indicated that it wasone of the top-performing BCU�s in the southern region of police forces, and was the bestperforming within its force. The inspection team wish to place on record their thanks for theco-operation and assistance provided by the BCU commander and his staff.

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