Here, you can find various documents and records relating to our investigations, Complaint Handling Reviews, publications, audits and business documents, such as our strategic and business plans, annual reports and policies.
In investigations directed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS): Our findings and report to COPFS are confidential and will not be published.
In investigations referred by the Chief Constable or other policing bodies operating in Scotland: The Commissioner may publish the conclusions unless criminal proceedings are still being considered.
In investigations referred by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) regarding misconduct by a senior officer of the rank of ACC and above: The Commissioner is not authorised to publish reports.
Whilst we consider it appropriate to be open and transparent about our work, some restrictions do apply. Our summarised CHR reports are anonymised to ensure those involved cannot be individually identified.
03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and what we do.
It also explains what happens when you need to apply for a complaint handling review and provides contact details for policing bodies operating in Scotland.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the role of the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and what might happen if you are involved in a PIRC investigation or complaint handling review.
It also provides information about our powers and responsibilities under the relevant legislation.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and outlines the role of the PIRC Family Liaison Officers ("FLO").
It also provides you with information on what may happen during the course of an investigation and tries to provide relevant information in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on page 8.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is committed to providing high-quality customer services. We value complaints and use information from them to help us improve our services.
If something goes wrong or you are dissatisfied with our services, please tell us. This leaflet describes our complaints procedure and how to make a complaint. It also tells you about our service standards and what you can expect from us.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and what we do.
It also explains what happens when you need to apply for a complaint handling review and provides contact details for policing bodies operating in Scotland.
Please note this is the large print version in Microsoft Word. For the optimised PDF version of this leaflet, click here.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the role of the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and what might happen if you are involved in a PIRC investigation or complaint handling review.
It also provides information about our powers and responsibilities under the relevant legislation.
Please note this is the large print version in Microsoft Word. For the optimised PDF version of this leaflet, click here.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
This leaflet tells you about the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and outlines the role of the PIRC Family Liaison Officers ("FLO").
It also provides you with information on what may happen during the course of an investigation and tries to provide relevant information in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on page 8.
Please note this is the large print version in Microsoft Word. For the optimised PDF version of this leaflet, click here.
Download03 June 2019 | Our Business
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is committed to providing high-quality customer services. We value complaints and use information from them to help us improve our services.
If something goes wrong or you are dissatisfied with our services, please tell us. This leaflet describes our complaints procedure and how to make a complaint. It also tells you about our service standards and what you can expect from us.
Please note this is the large print version in Microsoft Word. For the optimised PDF version of this leaflet, click here.
Download