Police Complaints
Excessive force; Failure to investigate; Discriminatory conduct; Stop and search; Deaths in custody; Corruption
Mandatory ADR
Max award: £0
Key Legislation
Police Reform Act 2002; Policing and Crime Act 2017; Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020; Criminal Appeal Act 1995; Human Rights Act 1998
Companies in This Sector
IOPC | Local force PSDs | CCRC | SCCRC | HMICFRS | Police and Crime Commissioners
Annual complaint volume: 94940 logged by 43 forces (April 2024–March 2025); 91750 finalised
Note: EMERGING TREND: Record high complaints — 11% increase 2024-25; second year of consecutive growth | MP referral required for PHSO