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Statutory Guidance on the Police Complaint System provides that Forces and local policing bodies should ensure that communication is tailored to meet the needs of the individual, as far as possible. This includes compliance to the Equality Act 2010 wherein there must be reasonable adjustments to ensure that Persons who have protected characteristics such as…

There are three main reasons why police resort in using force tactics. The primary reason is for the police officers’ own protection, as when the victim/accused poses a threat or danger to the former. Secondary to this is protection to other officers (which includes protection to the public and the victim) while assistance in making…

Let us face it: we have some sort of “role” that we need to partake in life. We may be working on “multiple roles” in our life, but there can be no “jack of all trades.” Like in the police force, every cop has their own roles, whether in the office or on the field,…

Picture this: you are arguing with your neighbor because you play your favorite tune on a loudspeaker on repeat. They are so sick of it that they call the police on you. You heed the officer’s apprehension right away, but you observe that the same officer seemingly following in your footsteps on the following days.…

The police are said to be our trusty agents of peace and order in the community. They are the ones who curb violence and shush those who go against the law. However, some people still have trust issues with the cops. This is especially true for those with mental health problems. The mentally vulnerable have…

“Equity” is a term every people preach, yet it is not being practiced every day. This overused word holds, especially with people with mental health illnesses addressing their concerns in the community to the police force. Whether these people with mental health conditions charge a complaint against someone or are accused of a crime, they…

Corruption in any government in any nation is said to be a rampant everlasting problem in governance. A corrupt government means it does not serve its purpose—to serve the people. This problem seems to be challenging to erase, including the issue of police corruption. Those we expect to adhere to the laws of the land…

The right to complain against the authorities is one fundamental principle in a democratic nation. This right assures every citizen that democracy is being practiced healthily, as those in power are constantly undergoing balance checks. It also ensures that the power is at the citizen’s hands. But what if a decision on the complaint turns…

Pushing a complaint against a police officer requires transparency among the police and vigilance on the complainant. Every action of the cops must be taken into account by the cops and must be overlooked by the person who filed the complaint. Actions, including questionable conduct matters during the investigation, must be checked thoroughly so power…

Do you think you’ve been treated wrongly by the police? Have you been subjected to the police’s abuse/misconduct, incivility, impoliteness, and intolerance; experienced irregularity in procedure; or negligence on duty by police officers? If so, the law says you can make a complaint. In this article, we will take a look at how the UK…