Nottinghamshire Police Placed in Special Measures

The force is required to urgently produce an improvement plan following intense scrutiny over its performance and handling of high-profile cases.

Nottinghamshire Police has been put into special measures by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) due to concerns over its investigation management and victim support.
The force is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and the College of Policing following criticism over its handling of the case involving Valdo Calocane, who committed multiple stabbings.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell faces calls to step aside amid allegations of leadership failings in the wake of the Calocane case.
Nottinghamshire Police joins five other forces currently in special measures, including the Metropolitan Police and West Midlands.
The force has been asked to urgently produce an improvement plan and will meet regularly with HMICFRS inspectors to monitor progress.