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Seven CHRs published by the Review team this week
Seven summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 27 complaints about Police Scotland.
Review of police custody procedures following PIRC investigations
A series of reports issued by the PIRC has led to a significant police review of how people are dealt with while in custody.
Ten CHRs published by the Review team this week
Ten summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 31 complaints about Police Scotland.
Police use of PAVA during violent incident justified and Police praised for their actions
An independent investigation has found that police were justified in using PAVA spray to arrest a man and showed courage and determination in dangerous circumstances.
Review team publishes one report this week
The Review team has published one summarised report this week.
Police acted professionally when faced with violent threat
An independent investigation has recognised the professionalism of police officers when dealing with a violent disturbance at a flat in Kirkcaldy.
Robust guidance issued to police on complaint handling
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.
Ten Complaint Handling Reviews published by the Review team this week
Ten Complaint Handling Reviews (CHRs) have been published by the Review team this week, addressing a total of 43 complaints about Police Scotland.
Police interaction with man in Northern Isles was appropriate
In the early hours of 18 July 2020, members of the public alerted police to the 34-year-old lying in the street in a town in the Northern Isles. When the officers approached the man they found him asleep and under the influence of alcohol. Having roused him, the man was found to be aware of his surroundings and understood what the officers were saying to him.
Review team issues one recommendation to Police Scotland this week
A Complaint Handling Review (CHR) published by the PIRC Review Team this week found one complaint not handled to a reasonable standard by Police Scotland.
Review team addresses two complaints in CHR issued this week
A Complaint Handling Review (CHR) published by the PIRC Review Team this week found one of two complaints not handled to a reasonable standard by Police Scotland.
Four Complaint Handling Reviews published by the Review team this week
Four Complaint Handling Reviews (CHRs) have been published by the Review team this week, addressing a total of 15 complaints. One of the complaints relates to the Ministry of Defence Police, the other 14 are in relation to Police Scotland. We found that 11 of the 15 complaints had been handled to a reasonable standard and issued seven recommendations to address identified shortcomings