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PIRC recommendations following police use of firearms to dispatch injured animal
Police Scotland advised to set out protocol for the safe management of injured animals.
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.
Learning Point - Issue 25
This bulletin is for everyone who deals with complaints and works in any of the policing bodies and organisations, located in Scotland, for whom the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) is legislatively responsible.
PIRC Annual Report & Accounts 2023-2024
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24.
PIRC Audit Report on the Six-Stage Complaint Handling Process
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) has published a report of findings and recommendations following an audit of Police Scotland’s 6 stage complaint handling process.
Learning Point - police guidance bulletin published
This bulletin is for everyone who deals with complaints and works in any of the policing bodies and organisations, located in Scotland, for whom the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) is legislatively responsible.