Leicestershire Police Authority is performing adequately. The Chair provides strong and visible leadership which has established a sound basis for improvement. The Authority provides adequate strategic direction to the Constabulary and has a clear commitment to Neighbourhood Policing, delivery of the Policing Pledge and improving public confidence. However, performance scrutiny of the Chief Constable and the Constabulary is limited.
There are some key areas of concern in relation to the performance of the Constabulary which have not been effectively addressed by the Authority. The Authority needs to do more to ensure that it reaches its diverse communities and most vulnerable groups to understand and address their concerns. The Authority has a proven record of effective financial management and is developing a plan to bridge a challenging budget gap.