Performance and Measurement
Gloucestershire
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Fair | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Good | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Good | Improved |
| Resource Use | Good | Stable |
| Local Policing | Poor | Stable |
Summary
Gloucestershire has a population of around 573,000 and the force has three territorial commands, each of which is aligned with two local authority areas.
The force is aiming to be the most operationally effective in the country through Vision 5, its five-year strategic plan. Current organisational priorities include: delivering the best future policing model through force restructuring; increasing capacity and capability to deliver neighbourhood policing; developing information management capability; and enhancing operational effectiveness through developing the workforce and estate development.
A major achievement in the past year has been the completion of the new force headquarters building and the successful migration of over 300 staff, with the overall project delivered on time and within budget. Furthermore, the whole organisation has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.
Recent improvements in crime reduction have largely been achieved by increased targeting of priority crimes and prolific offenders. The force is embracing the challenge of driving further reductions in crime by concentrating on increasing policing activity and effectiveness. Other major challenges are to become more citizen focused and engage more effectively with communities; hence, for 2006/07, the overall emphasis is on the force getting closer to its communities.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Michael A Browne
Authority Website: www.gloucestershirepoliceauthority.co.uk/
Chief Constable: Timothy Brain
Force Website: www.gloucestershire.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1289
- Police Staff: 675
- Community Support Officers: 72
- Other Staff: 14
- Special Constables: 157
Budget 2005/06: £95.9m
