Independent Investigations
We independently investigate incidents involving policing bodies in Scotland.
These can include incidents such as:
- Serious injuries or death following police contact
- Allegations of criminality by on-duty officers
- Senior officer misconduct cases
Complaint Handling Reviews
We can review the way policing bodies in Scotland handle complaints made about them by members of the public.
Read on to find out how to request a review and what the possible outcomes may be.
Start your Complaint Handling Review
Before you contact us, you should have:
- Made a formal complaint with the policing body concerned
- Received a Final Response letter from them within the last three months
Choose a career with PIRC
A job with PIRC is a uniquely rewarding opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a real difference to how policing in Scotland is delivered.
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Latest News
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.