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On1 April 2013, the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland became the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner.

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Investigations

"Independent investigation of the police is crucial to ensure public confidence and to meet our human rights obligations." - Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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PIRC investigation

PIRC is investigating an incident on 4 May 2013 in Bannockburn, Stirling where police used a baton round and taser against a 15 year old boy. A report of the investigation findings will be published in due course.

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Latest reviews

The Commissioner has published five reviews since becoming the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner on 1 April 2013.

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PIRC investigation

PIRC is investigating the circumstances leading up the the death of a man in Perth. A report into the findings will be submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

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PIRC investigation

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner is assessing the discharge of a taser in Edinburgh on 15 May 2013.

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Making a complaint to the police

Before we can help, you must first give the police a chance to resolve your complaint. Find out what to do if you want to make a complaint and how it is dealt with.

Download a guide for complaints about the police
Useful resources

Our contact page has contact details for PIRC and all police bodies operating in Scotland, along with useful websites and downloadable guides about the PIRC.

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Police bodies in Scotland

Find contact details for all police bodies in Scotland, including the new Police Service of Scotland.

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  • pirc logoPolice Investigations & Review Commissioner
    The PCCS is now the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner »
  • information symbolIndependent investigations
    The PIRC carries out independent investigations into the most serious incidents involving the police. Find out more about investigations here »
  • question mark symbolFind out when and how to request a review
    Read about what the Commissioner can and can't do and what to do first when you bring your case to us »
  • question mark symbolMaking a complaint about the police
    This leaflet explains how different types of complaints about the police are handled »
  • information symbolCorporate Plan 2013-16
    The Commissioner has published his Corporate Plan for 2013-16 »
  • email symbolContact details for police bodies in Scotland
    If you need to make a complaint about a police body in Scotland, find out who to contact first »
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PO Box 26300, Hamilton ML3 3AR
Freephone: 0808 178 5577 enquiries@pirc.gsi.gov.uk

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