Publications

06 November 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates circumstances of serious road crash in Troon

We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a road crash on Beach Road, Troon, in the early hours of Thursday 18 October 2018.

One passenger was seriously injured and the driver had minor injuries after their vehicle crashed into a wall while being pursued by a police vehicle.

The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.

This investigation is concluded and a summary report was published on 27 March 2019.

26 October 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner concludes investigation into police contact with man, 22, prior to his death

The Commissioner has concluded her investigation into police contact with a 22-year-old man prior to his death.

The man's body was found at Jordanhill Station, Glasgow, on Sunday 1 April 2018.

The matter was referred by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report on the Commissioner's findings has now been submitted to them.

This investigation is concluded and a summarised report was published on 25 January 2019.

27 August 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates police response prior to discovery of 41-year-old man's body

We are investigating the police response after the body of a 41-year-old man was found at his home in the Crieff area on 10 August 2018.

The PIRC investigation will focus on a phone call received by Police Scotland earlier that day and the events leading up to the discovery of the man's body.

The matter was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report was submitted to them on 27 December 2018 for their consideration.

31 July 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigating potential criminal allegations against police officers

We are investigating allegations of potential criminality against officers with Police Scotland and it would be inappropriate to comment further on a live enquiry.

The matter was referred to the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report on the Commissioner’s findings has been submitted to them.

19 July 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates Taser discharge in Dundee

We are investigating an incident involving a 32-year-old man at an address in Dundee on 7 July 2018 where a Taser was discharged.

The man was uninjured and was subsequently arrested.

The incident was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report has been submitted to the Chief Constable.

13 July 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner concludes investigation into allegations of criminal neglect of duty against police officers

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has concluded her investigation into allegations of criminal neglect of duty against a number of officers serving with Police Scotland.

The potential criminality was identified by the Commissioner while conducting a Complaint Handling Review (CHR) into how Police Scotland dealt with complaints relating to the alleged wrongful arrest of a man in April 2015.

The matter was drawn to the attention of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), who then referred it to the PIRC for investigation.

A report on the Commissioner's findings has now been submitted to the COPFS.

11 July 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates Taser discharge in Carluke

We are investigating the discharge of a Taser against a 35-year-old man in Carluke by Specially Trained Officers (STOs) with Police Scotland.

The incident happened on 1 July 2018 and the man was uninjured as a result of the Taser discharge. He was subsequently arrested.

The investigation is standard procedure as part of the PIRC’s role to ensure the use of Tasers by STOs are in accordance with Police Scotland guidelines.

Police Scotland referred the incident to the PIRC and a report will be submitted to them in due course.

This investigation has concluded and a summarised report was published on 18 February 2019. 

11 July 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates Taser discharge in Aberdeen

We are investigating the discharge of a Taser against a 45-year-old man in Aberdeen by Specially Trained Officers (STOs) with Police Scotland.

The incident happened on 25 June 2018 and the man was uninjured as a result of the Taser discharge. He was subsequently arrested.

The investigation is standard procedure as part of the PIRC’s role to ensure the use of Tasers by STOs are in accordance with Police Scotland guidelines.

Police Scotland referred the incident to the PIRC and a report will be submitted to them in due course.

This investigation has concluded and a summarised report was published on 18 February 2019.

19 June 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigating Taser incident involving 20-year-old man

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is investigating an incident involving a 20-year-old man in Jedburgh on 18 June 2018 where a Taser was discharged by an officer with Police Scotland.

The man was subsequently arrested and charged with a number of offences.

As is standard procedure, the incident was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.

This investigation has concluded and a summarised report was published on 18 February 2019.

13 June 2018 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Commissioner investigates death in custody in Glasgow

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is carrying out an investigation following the death in custody of a 35-year-old man at Stewart Street Police Station, Glasgow, on 30 May 2018.

The matter was referred to the PIRC by the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report was submitted to them on 19 December 2019.