03 June 2021
An independent investigation has concluded that police officers were justified in discharging their Tasers during a violent incident in which a man tried to attack one of their colleagues.
Read more20 May 2021
An independent investigation has found that two police officers displayed bravery in tackling a man armed with a large meat cleaver.
Read more14 May 2021
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.
Read more03 May 2021
The PIRC 2021-22 Business Plan, outlining the organisation’s key priorities for the year ahead, has been published. Commissioner Michelle Macleod has commended staff for coping during COVID-19 and is cautiously optimistic for the next 12 months.
Read more13 April 2021
Two summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of four complaints about Police Scotland.
Read more09 April 2021
Seven summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 27 complaints about Police Scotland.
Read more09 April 2021
A series of reports issued by the PIRC has led to a significant police review of how people are dealt with while in custody.
Police Scotland has set up a special working group to examine what improvements are required to better observe prisoners while in police custody.
Read more01 April 2021
Ten summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 31 complaints about Police Scotland.
Read more26 March 2021
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.
Read more26 March 2021
An independent investigation has recognised the professionalism of police officers when dealing with a violent disturbance at a flat in Kirkcaldy.
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