Agreements with other bodies

The College of Policing and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in January 2024. 

Our two organisations have complementary statutory purposes and different powers by which those purposes are to be achieved. Together our organisations are engaged in promoting the continuous improvement of policing in order to secure public safety and trust. This MoU reflects how both organisations intend to work together to support our joint aim.

HMICFRS and the IOPC concordat

The College of Policing, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) published a concordat in April 2018.

The concordat sets out how these organisations work together to achieve the highest possible standards in policing. It defines the three organisations' respective roles in promoting and monitoring best practice and continuous improvement in policing, in order to ensure public confidence.

Protocol between the Home Office and the College

This protocol details the College of Policing's:

• status
• governance and management
• responsibilities and accountability

It was agreed with the Home Office in 2019.