direct to your inbox The author of a damning Greater Manchester Police (GMP) inspection report says she believes the risk to the public in the region is 'high' as a result of the issues identified.
The report, by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published today (Thursday), said the force failed to record 80,000 crimes in 12 months - and that the force was failing to record one in four violent crimes reported.The review also found officers had prematurely closed some cases without proper investigation.The service offered to approach to victims, particularly vulnerable victims, was of a 'serious cause for concern', HMICFRS said.GMP chiefs say they have 'robust' plans to tackle the issues.
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