Wiltshire Police Authority is 'performing adequately', according to a 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 Wiltshire Police Authority has improved the performance of policing in Wiltshire over the past two years. During this time it appointed a new Chief Constable and set him a clear remit to improve policing performance, which had been below average. Wiltshire Police Force has responded to this, and its performance has improved. The Authority still needs to make the longer-term direction for the Force clear. It also needs to continue its work to deliver value for money, through collaboration with other police forces, to make even better use of its resources.
Wiltshire Police Authority comprises 17 members (9 councillors and 8 independent members), and is responsible for securing an efficient and effective police force for Wiltshire and holding the Chief Constable to account.