The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 seeks to place local communities at the heart of the provision of police and fire and rescue services. This review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS), supported by HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI), provides an early overview of emerging arrangements.
HMICS exists to monitor and improve policing in Scotland. For more information on our work or to view our publications, please visit our website at: http://www.hmics.org/