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The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has published a report containing a series of findings and recommendations following an audit of Police Scotland’s triage procedures for the handling of complaints made by the public.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) today issued her annual report for 2021-2022.

A key part of our staff engagement and culture at the PIRC is our charitable giving and this year’s cause is one close to our heart, as we raise funds in memory of a colleague.

Revised statutory guidance for handling complaints about the police in Scotland has been issued  by the PIRC.

A public consultation regarding new legislation on the handling of complaints against the police is now live.

Each financial year PIRC select a charity to support over the course of the year and Chris’s House were the beneficiaries for the year 2021/22.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner highlights positive outcomes of continuing to foster more of a learning culture within policing and pays tribute to PIRC staff.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is delighted to announce our staff have chosen to support Chris’s House as our charity of the year 2021-22.

The PIRC 2021-22 Business Plan, outlining the organisation’s key priorities for the year ahead, has been published.

A series of reports issued by the PIRC has led to a significant police review of how people are dealt with while in custody.

Comprehensive new statutory guidance for handling complaints about the police in Scotland has been drawn up by the PIRC, bringing greater transparency, accountability and an increased focus on improvement.