« Previous | Contents |
Listen
METHODOLOGY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. HMICS' thematic reports are prepared after careful but focused inspection of the subject matter. Our broad methodology is explained on our website.
2. The project initiation document ( PID) was adapted from our standard inspection format, based on the European Foundation for Quality Management ( EFQM) model and circulated to forces. Following an initial consultation exercise and desktop research, we visited all eight police forces in Scotland, the Metropolitan Police Service ( MPS), West Midlands Police and the Home Office. We also liaised with the Scottish Crime Registrars Group ( SCRG); British Transport Police and the Ministry of Defence Police, as well as the Analytical Services Division of the Scottish Government.
3. Liaison was established with the following: representatives of ACPOS; the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents ( ASPS); the Scottish Police Federation; Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ( COPFS); the SCDEA; the national Platform Project; the Information Management Project; and the national Command and Control Project.
4. Analysis of the responses provided a wealth of detailed information, permitting the inspection team to focus on the most relevant issues during the fieldwork visits. Fieldwork consisted of interviews with police officers and police staff, and we are grateful for the valuable assistance of all those involved in the fieldwork, including that of the nominated force liaison officers.
« Previous | Contents |