Craig Naylor in post for a further three years.
Craig Naylor has been reappointed as His Majesty's Chief
Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland for an additional three
years.
Mr Naylor, who first took up the role in 2022, will continue to
lead HM Inspectorate of Constabulary Scotland (HMICS) to deliver
a programme of independent inspection, monitoring and evaluation
of Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.
He will also be a source of professional independent advice on
police matters, publish reports of inspections and produce an
annual report to Ministers on the police service in Scotland.
Justice Secretary said:
“The role that HMICS plays in ensuring Scotland's police officers
and staff continue to perform their duties to a high standard,
and that their systems and processes are accountable, is
absolutely key to Scottish policing.
“Craig's first three years in post have been hugely productive,
with scrutiny of roads policing, how Police Scotland manages
mental health incidents and a series of joint inspections with
Health Improvement Scotland among the significant reviews
undertaken and published.
“I am very pleased that Craig is remaining in post for another
three years and look forward to the next HMICS scrutiny plan and
continued constructive working to help maintain the high standard
of policing in Scotland.”
Mr Naylor said:
“Over the last three years I have been honoured to serve as HM
Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland and I am delighted to
have been reappointed for another three years.
“I feel extremely privileged to lead a dedicated team of very
talented inspectors and support staff, working together to help
improve policing across Scotland, and look forward to continuing
this important role.”
Background
Craig Naylor was first appointed as His Majesty's Chief Inspector
of Constabulary in Scotland on 17 March 2022, having been Deputy
Director of Investigations at the National Crime Agency. He has
more than 30 years policing experience and previously served with
Police Scotland, where he held the role of Divisional Commander
for Specialist Service and was responsible for firearms, public
order, search and dogs. Prior to that, he worked in a number of
roles across the former Lothian and Borders Police and the
Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency.
The appointment is made by Royal Warrant and the post is entirely
independent of Government, police and the Scottish Police
Authority.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland is an independent
scrutiny body, which has been in existence since the nineteenth
century. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland is the
senior professional police adviser to Scottish Ministers. The
statutory duties of HMICS are set out in Chapter 11 of
the Police and Fire Reform
(Scotland) Act 2102. For more information on HMICS please go
to www.hmics.scot.
HMICS have also confirmed that Mark Hargreaves will be vacating
the Assistant Inspector of Constabulary post as he retires from
Police Scotland. Brian McInulty, currently a Lead Inspector with
HMICS, will take on this role on a temporary basis until a new
appointment is made.
