Complaint Handling Reviews

The Complaints

We have reviewed the handling of two complaints, namely:

1. that on 8 October 2020 a police officer used excessive force when applying handcuffs, causing the applicant pain and discomfort; and
2. that on the same day, officers used excessive force whilst the applicant was strip searched in a cell. 

Police Scotland’s Decision

Police Scotland did not uphold either of the applicant’s complaints.

Our Findings

We have found that Police Scotland handled complaint 1 to a reasonable standard, but not so complaint 2.

Police Bodies : Police Scotland