Hampshire Police Authority is 'performing adequately', according to an independent new report released today by the Audit Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).
On a scale from one to four the joint inspection team assessed the Authority's performance as 'two', which represents adequate performance.
Inspectors found that Hampshire Police Authority is influential in developing high-profile projects aimed at providing a modern and efficient Constabulary. The Authority now needs to develop a comprehensive plan to pull together all the work it is doing to ensure that the Constabulary delivers greater efficiency and value for money. It is good at monitoring the Constabulary's performance and plans for improvement, and makes sure the Constabulary is well led. The Authority also understands the needs of communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and generally makes sure they are properly reflected in local policing. The Authority plays an important role in ensuring that the things that matter to the public are included as priorities in local policing plans - for example, anti-social use of motor vehicles and vehicle crime.
Hampshire Police Authority comprises 17 members (nine councillors and eight independent members), and is responsible for securing an efficient and effective police force for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and holding the Chief Constable to account.