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Mar 2023
Inspectors have raised concern over North Yorkshire Police’s ability to keep people safe and reduce crime.
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services undertook an inspection of the force in October 2022 for its effectiveness and efficiency.
The report, published today, rated the police as inadequate in good use of its resources.
Meanwhile, the force was rated as requires improvement for responding to the public, investigating crime, protecting vulnerable people and developing a positive workplace.
However, it was assessed as adequate for preventing crime and managing offenders. It was rated as good for treatment of the public.
The speed of responding to 999 calls was criticised.
However, Mr Wilsher said that North Yorkshire Police worked well with other organisations to safeguard vulnerable people.
He said:
In response, Lisa Winward, chief constable at North Yorkshire Police, said the force had recently approved a £1.8 million investment in its force control room to help tackle call response times.
She said:
Zoe Metcalfe
Meanwhile, Zoe Metcalfe, the Conservative North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said she expected to see "immediate change" in police response to call times after approving a £1.8 million investment in the force control room.
She added that she was "more than disappointed" with other findings in the inspector's report.
She said:
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