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The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner highlights positive outcomes of continuing to foster more of a learning culture within policing and pays tribute to PIRC staff.

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.

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

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.

The PIRC 2021-22 Business Plan, outlining the organisation’s key priorities for the year ahead, has been published.

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

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

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

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.

The Review team has published one summarised report this week.