Report - Police Scotland – PIRC/00658/24
06 Feb 2025
Content
The Complaint
The complaint in this case arose after the applicant was reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in connection with his alleged behaviour towards his neighbours. We have reviewed the handling of a single complaint, namely that:
- Officers failed to properly review evidence before submitting a report to the COPFS.
Police Scotland's Decision
Police Scotland did not uphold either of the applicant’s complaints.
Our Findings
We have found that Police Scotland handled the applicant’s complaint to a reasonable standard.
However, we have identified a learning point in relation to how the complaint was categorised. Our learning point should be implemented by Police Scotland within two months of the date of this report.
Police Bodies: Police Scotland