Complaint Handling Reviews

The Complaints

The complaints in this case arose following the applicant’s attendance at a police office, during his subsequent arrest and when he was held in police custody. We have reviewed the handling of five complaints, namely that: 

On 29 November 2021 within a named police office, Sergeant A shouted at you and was full of rage;

• On 06 December 2021 Sergeant B, Constable C and Constable D searched your house for drugs without a warrant or your permission;
• On 06 December 2021 whilst being conveyed to the named police office you considered Sergeant B to be taking pleasure in your anxiety;
• On 06 December 2021 whilst being conveyed to a named police office an unknown female voice on the radio called you “that one” which you were offended by; and
• On 06 December 2021 whilst being held at a named police office you were placed in the furthest away cell which you think was done in malice. 

Policing bodies decision

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

Our findings

We have found that Police Scotland handled all of the applicant’s complaints to a reasonable standard. No further action is required by Police Scotland in this regard.

Police Bodies : Police Scotland