New Police Investigations and Review Commissioner announced
The Scottish Government has today announced that Laura Paton has been appointed as the next Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
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PIRC recommendations following police use of firearms to dispatch injured animal
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PIRC makes recommendations to Police Scotland after firearms used to dispatch XL Bully dogs to protect officers and members of the public
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) found grounds for improvement after investigating police use of firearms to dispatch two XL Bully dogs.

New Police Investigations and Review Commissioner announced
The Scottish Government has today announced that Laura Paton has been appointed as the next Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.