Who we are

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) can trace its roots back to 1856. Since then, we have inspected the effectiveness and efficiency of Home Office police forces in England and Wales. In 2017, we also started inspecting fire and rescue services in England. We inspect other forces and agencies when invited to do so. Find out more about what we do.

We are an independent organisation led by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. Find out more about His Majesty’s Inspectors.

Our people

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. In our workforce, civil servants, secondees and associates support His Majesty’s Inspectors.

Interested in working with us? Search for current vacancies or find out about working in our inspection team roles and corporate support roles.

“The culture is a mix of civil service, law enforcement and fire service staff, which provides great scope for learning.”

Fiona, operations lead

His Majesty’s Inspectors

The Crown appoints His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs), including the Chief Inspector, on the advice of the Home Secretary. They act as inspectors of constabulary under section 54 of the Police Act 1996 and inspectors of fire and rescue services under section 28 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. As independent holders of public office appointed under Royal Warrant, they aren’t civil servants, police officers or fire and rescue staff.

Read about previous Chief Inspectors of Constabulary.