Our purpose
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) provides independent scrutiny of both Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
Our approach is to support Police Scotland and the SPA to deliver services that are high quality, continually improving, effective and responsive to local needs.
News
Review of Police Scotland’s Response to Drug Harm Reduction
11th December 2025
HMICS to review policing of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
3rd December 2025
Video links
HMICS Annual Report 2024-25 - Craig Naylor
20th August 2025
HMICS Scrutiny plan 2025-28 - Craig Naylor
12th March 2025
HMICS Thematic inspection of road policing in Scotland
5th November 2024