Tag Archives: Tom Winsor

Tom Winsor ends his role with some clear challenges

Posted on March 23, 2022 by ianchisnall

Tom Winsor is the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), a role he took over in September 2012, two months before the end of Police Authorities and the election for the Police and Crime Commissioners. Tom Winsor was the first person who … Continue reading →

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The various statements since Wednesday coming from Boris and his colleagues are beginning to look a bit confusing. His promise before he was elected as leader of the Party to supply 20,000 more police officers had already been brought into … Continue reading →

Posted on July 26, 2019 by ianchisnall | Leave a comment

Chief Constables are impacted by Party Politics

Posted on August 19, 2018 by ianchisnall

The appointment of Chief Constables is proving to be a huge challenge across the UK and it is clear that the challenge is caused by several aspects. These were outlined over the last few weeks with a meeting of the … Continue reading →

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Indirect entry

Posted on April 11, 2014 by ianchisnall

Policing has been under a sustained period of change for the last four years, and one of the most contentious elements of this has begun to be implemented in the form of a policy known as direct entry. The change … Continue reading →

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The challenge of transition

Posted on March 4, 2014 by ianchisnall

The so called blogosphere is humming with issues of class and social mobility. I hit upon it through a great blog that I read regularly called A Dragons Best Friend in which the author was reflecting on the need for the Government … Continue reading →

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The wrong time for fancy dress Tom

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

Last October Tom Winsor became the first Chief Inspector of Constabulary to be appointed who had not served as a Police Officer. This role was first created in 1856 and so this was a significant break with 156 years of history. … Continue reading →

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Why 11th May 2012 musn’t be overlooked

Posted on May 9, 2012 by ianchisnall

Final plans are being made by Police Federation members and Staff Employees up and down the country for a rally in London tomorrow in response to a series of challenges to policing practice which have emerged over the last 2 years. … Continue reading →

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