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An independent investigation has found that police officers acted appropriately during their multiple interactions with a man, who later sustained serious injuries due to a fall.

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.

• Taser
• Firearms

An independent investigation has found that two police officers displayed bravery in tackling a man armed with a large meat cleaver.

• serious injury following police contact
• Police Scotland
• British Transport Police

Two summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of four complaints about Police Scotland.

• CHRs
• Complaint Handling Review
• Recommendations
• learning point

Seven summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 27 complaints about Police Scotland.

• Reviews
• Complaint Handling Review
• Recommendations
• learning points

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.

• Recommendations
• Learning Point
• Investigations
• Reviews

Ten summarised reports have been published by the Review Team this week, addressing a total of 31 complaints about Police Scotland.

• Reviews
• Complaint Handling Review
• Recommendations

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.

• serious injury following police contact

An independent investigation has recognised the professionalism of police officers when dealing with a violent disturbance at a flat in Kirkcaldy.

• serious injury following police contact