Residents in Swindon are invited to share their feedback and ask questions about local policing at a Police Powers Scrutiny Roadshow taking place in the town centre on Wednesday 13 May 2026. Representatives from the force and the local oversight office will be available between 11:00am and 3:00pm to discuss how police powers are used and monitored.
The event is being hosted by Wiltshire Police alongside the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon. Members of the public can learn more about how the police service reviews its own conduct, view body-worn video footage from real incidents, and speak directly with the Wiltshire Police Scrutiny Team about their experiences and concerns.
This roadshow is part of an ongoing effort to maintain transparency within the force. In July 2022, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services graded the force as inadequate in several areas, including how it responds to the public and protects vulnerable people. Following these findings, the force was placed under enhanced monitoring.
The force has since shown significant progress, leading to its removal from special measures in May 2024. The most recent inspection, published in April 2026, confirmed that the service continues to improve with no decline in performance. Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson, who was re-elected in May 2024, has stated that independent scrutiny remains a vital part of the work being done to ensure accountability.
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