Report - Police Scotland - PIRC/00310/21
The Complaints
The complaints in this case arose from Police Scotland’s investigation into an alleged road traffic incident reported by the applicant.
We have reviewed the handling of 4 complaints, namely that:
Between 23 February and 8 March, a police officer failed to contact the applicant or to provide him with an update in relation to an incident which he reported;
Between 23 February and 8 March, a police officer failed to take a statement from the applicant;
A Police officer incorrectly assessed the incident which resulted in the incident being closed without further investigation; and
A Police officer failed to carry out an appropriate investigation.
Police Scotland’s Decision
Police Scotland upheld complaint 4, did not uphold complaints 1 and 3 and did not reach a separate conclusion regarding complaint 2.
Our Findings
We have found that Police Scotland handled all of the complaints to a reasonable standard. Nonetheless, we have made one recommendation in relation to complaint 2.
Police Bodies : Police Scotland