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• IOPC · Sep 11, 2026Circular 012/2026: CPI and the Police Pension Scheme 2015This circular is issued in response to the recent consultation outcome regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI) alignment for the <mark>Police</mark> Pension Scheme.
• IOPC · Sep 11, 2026Graham Bell retiresChief Superintendent Graham Bell will retire at the end of the month after almost 47 years of <mark>police</mark> service.…
• IOPC record · Sep 10, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into use of force after officers sent to reported burglary in progress – North Yorkshire Police, February 2024Investigation into use of force after officers sent to reported burglary in progress – North Yorkshire Police, February 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Sep 9, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigation into Bedfordshire Police shootingIOPC investigation into Bedfordshire Police shooting
• IOPC · Sep 4, 2026 · archiveIOPC witness appeal following Notting Hill Carnival canal deathIOPC witness appeal following Notting Hill Carnival canal death
• IOPC · Sep 4, 2026 · archiveFormer Cambridgeshire officer would have been dismissed over relationship with teen girlFormer Cambridgeshire officer would have been dismissed over relationship with teen girl
• IOPC · Sep 3, 2026 · archiveCall handlers jailed for misusing police systemsDerbyshire Constabulary call handlers Ellie-Mae Doherty and Jessica Fitzhugh given custodial sentences at Leicester Crown Court for misconduct in public office after passing sensitive information. IOPC-directed investigation. Force misconduct hearings to follow. Official record.
• IOPC · Sep 3, 2026 · archiveIOPC update in Stratford-upon-Avon fatal road collisionIOPC update in Stratford-upon-Avon fatal road collision
• IOPC record · Aug 28, 2026 · archiveAbuse of position examined after officer reports inappropriate contact to Counter Corruption Unit – Cleveland Police, July 2024Abuse of position examined after officer reports inappropriate contact to Counter Corruption Unit – Cleveland Police, July 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Aug 26, 2026 · archiveIOPC update on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter ban investigationIOPC update on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter ban investigation
• IOPC · Aug 25, 2026 · archiveEx-South Wales Police officer charged with rape, non-fatal strangulation and misconduct in public officeEx-South Wales Police officer charged with rape, non-fatal strangulation and misconduct in public office
• IOPC · Aug 23, 2026 · archiveUpdate: IOPC investigation following fatal road collision in MiddlesbroughUpdate: IOPC investigation following fatal road collision in Middlesbrough
• IOPC · Aug 22, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigation underway after fatal road collision in Middlesbrough following police pursuitIOPC investigation underway after fatal road collision in Middlesbrough following police pursuit
• IOPC record · Aug 16, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigation outcomes reportsOfficial IOPC reports of decisions after independent investigations, including misconduct and criminal outcomes. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Aug 14, 2026 · archivePolice contact investigated after family complain about use of force and discrimination – West Yorkshire Police, October 2023Police contact investigated after family complain about use of force and discrimination – West Yorkshire Police, October 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Aug 7, 2026 · archiveIOPC statement following conviction of Simon LevyIOPC statement following conviction of Simon Levy
• IOPC · Aug 5, 2026 · archiveIOPC decision on disciplinary proceedings regarding fatal police shooting of Chris KabaIOPC decision on disciplinary proceedings regarding fatal police shooting of Chris Kaba
• IOPC · Aug 4, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigates four officers over death in custody of Portsmouth manIOPC investigates four officers over death in custody of Portsmouth man
• IOPC · Jul 31, 2026 · archiveMerseyside Police officer guilty of misconduct in public officeMerseyside Police officer guilty of misconduct in public office
• IOPC · Jul 30, 2026 · archiveFormer Staffs Police Chief Constable committed gross misconduct, hearing concludesFormer Staffs Police Chief Constable committed gross misconduct, hearing concludes
• IOPC · Jul 30, 2026 · archiveIOPC publishes latest statistics on deaths during or following police contact in England and WalesIOPC publishes latest statistics on deaths during or following police contact in England and Wales
• Attorney General · Jul 29, 2026 · archiveFormer police officer’s sentence increased for relationship with abuse victimAn ex-Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct for pursuing an intimate relationship with a domestic abuse victim he met whilst on duty had his sentence increased after the Attorney General intervened.
• IOPC · Jul 21, 2026 · archiveIOPC Youth Panel driving change in police treatment of young detaineesIOPC Youth Panel driving change in police treatment of young detainees
• IOPC · Jul 21, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigation after fatal road collision in PontefractIOPC investigation after fatal road collision in Pontefract
• IOPC · Jul 17, 2026 · archiveIOPC investigation into Gwent Police shootingIOPC investigation into Gwent Police shooting
• IOPC record · Jul 13, 2026 · archiveCircumstances around misidentification and arrest of child investigated – Avon and Somerset Constabulary, July 2024Circumstances around misidentification and arrest of child investigated – Avon and Somerset Constabulary, July 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jul 10, 2026 · archivePolice response investigated after banned dog breed injures two people – Greater Manchester Police, March 2024Police response investigated after banned dog breed injures two people – Greater Manchester Police, March 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jul 9, 2026 · archivePCSO’s conduct investigated after members of the public complain about assault they witnessed – South Yorkshire Police, February 2025PCSO’s conduct investigated after members of the public complain about assault they witnessed – South Yorkshire Police, February 2025. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Jul 8, 2026 · archiveIOPC policy on amended use of force standard in current misconduct casesIOPC policy on amended use of force standard in current misconduct cases
• IOPC · Jul 7, 2026 · archiveTwo Cambridgeshire PCs to face gross misconduct hearing over alleged investigation failuresTwo Cambridgeshire PCs to face gross misconduct hearing over alleged investigation failures
• IOPC record · Jun 25, 2026 · archivePolice decisions and actions examined alongside Right Care, Right Person approach – Derbyshire Constabulary, May 2025Police decisions and actions examined alongside Right Care, Right Person approach – Derbyshire Constabulary, May 2025. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jun 25, 2026 · archiveUse of force examined in mental health hospital – Lancashire Constabulary, December 2025Use of force examined in mental health hospital – Lancashire Constabulary, December 2025. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jun 16, 2026 · archiveCare in custody examined after man dies – Merseyside Police, March 2023Care in custody examined after man dies – Merseyside Police, March 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• FOI · Jun 12, 2026 · archiveDerbyshire Constabulary — public FOI register (WhatDoTheyKnow)Public Freedom of Information requests to Derbyshire Constabulary, including misconduct meetings, hearings and sexual misconduct statistics. Official force replies sit on this register.
• IOPC record · Jun 9, 2026 · archiveOfficer’s actions examined after child reported missing from care home – South Yorkshire Police, April 2025Officer’s actions examined after child reported missing from care home – South Yorkshire Police, April 2025. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jun 8, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into fatal collision between marked police car and motorcycle – Northumbria Police, July 2022Investigation into fatal collision between marked police car and motorcycle – Northumbria Police, July 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• FOI · Jun 5, 2026 · archiveNorfolk Constabulary — public FOI register (WhatDoTheyKnow)Public Freedom of Information requests to Norfolk Constabulary, including misconduct meetings, hearing outcomes and vetting reviews. Official force replies sit on this register.
• IOPC · Jun 1, 2026 · archivePolice complaints information bulletin — Norfolk Constabulary Q4 25-26Official IOPC complaints performance bulletin for Norfolk Constabulary, quarter 4 2025/26. Force-area data. Not hearsay.
• IOPC · May 29, 2026 · archiveNorfolk officer given final written warning over conduct during arrest of teenagerPC Thomas Colgan, Norfolk Constabulary, gross misconduct proven after IOPC investigation. Excessive force including PAVA during an arrest in King's Lynn. Final written warning for two years. Not a conviction.
• IOPC record · May 13, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into police response after several calls end in man’s death – Greater Manchester Police, July 2023Investigation into police response after several calls end in man’s death – Greater Manchester Police, July 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · May 7, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into Detective Constable’s relationship with a vulnerable woman – Kent Police, June 2020Investigation into Detective Constable’s relationship with a vulnerable woman – Kent Police, June 2020. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · May 7, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into the pursuit of a sexual and improper emotional relationship by a police officer – Kent Police, February 2020Investigation into the pursuit of a sexual and improper emotional relationship by a police officer – Kent Police, February 2020. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · May 7, 2026 · archiveCircumstances of police contact examined after man experiencing ABD dies – Lincolnshire Police, September 2021Circumstances of police contact examined after man experiencing ABD dies – Lincolnshire Police, September 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · May 7, 2026 · archiveRestraint and use of force examined after man dies following hospital discharge – Thames Valley Police, January 2021Restraint and use of force examined after man dies following hospital discharge – Thames Valley Police, January 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Apr 30, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into reports that senior officer gave false evidence at victim inquests – Devon and Cornwall Police, June 2023Investigation into reports that senior officer gave false evidence at victim inquests – Devon and Cornwall Police, June 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Apr 30, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into a report that an officer engaged in sexual activity with a member of the public while on duty – Devon and Cornwall Police, April 2023Investigation into a report that an officer engaged in sexual activity with a member of the public while on duty – Devon and Cornwall Police, April 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Apr 23, 2026 · archiveDerbyshire Constabulary staff in court accused of leaking confidential police informationTwo Derbyshire call handlers charged with misconduct in public office after an IOPC-directed investigation into alleged leaks of confidential police information. CPS authorised the charges. Official record. Not hearsay.
• IOPC record · Apr 23, 2026 · archivePolice contact and custody procedures examined after vulnerable man dies – Northumbria Police, December 2022Police contact and custody procedures examined after vulnerable man dies – Northumbria Police, December 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Apr 15, 2026 · archivePolice actions examined after electric scooter collision leaves rider with head injury – Metropolitan Police Service, July 2025Police actions examined after electric scooter collision leaves rider with head injury – Metropolitan Police Service, July 2025. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Apr 15, 2026 · archiveOfficer’s actions examined after contact with a vulnerable victim of domestic abuse – Kent Police, February 2021Officer’s actions examined after contact with a vulnerable victim of domestic abuse – Kent Police, February 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 30, 2026 · archivePolice actions examined after child stopped and searched – Metropolitan Police Service, August 2023Police actions examined after child stopped and searched – Metropolitan Police Service, August 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Mar 27, 2026 · archiveWest Mercia Police officers investigated for misconduct over fatal shootingIOPC is investigating West Mercia officers who led the firearms operation in which Marcus Meade was fatally shot in Redditch on Christmas Eve 2024. Misconduct notices issued. Not a conviction.
• IOPC · Mar 27, 2026 · archiveWest Mercia Police officers investigated for misconduct over fatal shootingWest Mercia Police officers investigated for misconduct over fatal shooting
• IOPC record · Mar 24, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into police staff member’s handling of DVDS applications – Wiltshire Police, September 2023Investigation into police staff member’s handling of DVDS applications – Wiltshire Police, September 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 24, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into police actions and risk assessments after man experiencing possible ABD dies – Merseyside Police, August 2023Investigation into police actions and risk assessments after man experiencing possible ABD dies – Merseyside Police, August 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 19, 2026 · archivePCSOs conduct examined after vulnerable man dies – Wiltshire Police, June 2024PCSOs conduct examined after vulnerable man dies – Wiltshire Police, June 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 17, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into police pursuit after car catches fire – Metropolitan Police Service, October 2024Investigation into police pursuit after car catches fire – Metropolitan Police Service, October 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 12, 2026 · archiveUse of force and family liaison examined after man experiences possible ABD – Merseyside Police, April 2023Use of force and family liaison examined after man experiences possible ABD – Merseyside Police, April 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 11, 2026 · archiveCall handler decisions and actions examined after man dies on motorway – Metropolitan Police Service and Leicestershire Police, August 2023Call handler decisions and actions examined after man dies on motorway – Metropolitan Police Service and Leicestershire Police, August 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 9, 2026 · archiveHigh speed police pursuit examined after cyclist injured – Metropolitan Police Service, June 2024High speed police pursuit examined after cyclist injured – Metropolitan Police Service, June 2024. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Mar 4, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into police conduct after officer reports an assault – Merseyside Police, December 2023Investigation into police conduct after officer reports an assault – Merseyside Police, December 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Feb 2, 2026 · archiveMPS investigation examined after LGBTQ+ community raises concerns – Metropolitan Police Service, April 2022MPS investigation examined after LGBTQ+ community raises concerns – Metropolitan Police Service, April 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• FOI · Jan 5, 2026 · archiveWest Mercia Police — public FOI register (WhatDoTheyKnow)Public Freedom of Information requests to West Mercia Police, including misconduct meetings, suspensions, vetting reviews and corruption data. Official force replies sit on this register.
• IOPC record · Oct 20, 2025 · archiveFatal shooting at police station investigated – Derbyshire Constabulary, October 2022Fatal shooting at police station investigated – Derbyshire Constabulary, October 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Oct 2, 2025 · archiveInvestigation into police contact with a woman and use of intelligence systems for a non-policing purpose – West Mercia Police, July 2021Investigation into police contact with a woman and use of intelligence systems for a non-policing purpose – West Mercia Police, July 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Sep 4, 2025 · archiveInvestigation into officers sending and receiving racially discriminative images — West Mercia PoliceOne West Mercia officer dismissed without notice after gross misconduct for sharing racially discriminative images. CPS later charged under Communications Act 2003; prosecution held out of time. IOPC learning report.
• FOI · Jul 16, 2025 · archiveFOI — details of police suspensions (West Mercia)Public FOI reply: 79 officers suspended over five years; 39 misconduct proven; 10 resigned while suspended. Official West Mercia response.
• IOPC · Jun 24, 2025 · archiveFindings issued from investigation into West Mercia Police contact prior to murder of Alfie SteeleOfficial IOPC findings on West Mercia contact prior to the murder of Alfie Steele. Archive record. Cite the official page.
• IOPC · May 22, 2025 · archiveConduct and use of force by two officers investigated — Norfolk Constabulary, May 2024IOPC investigation into conduct and use of force by two Norfolk officers. CPS considered a criminal file and did not pursue. No disciplinary proceedings. Archive record.
• IOPC · May 21, 2025 · archivePolice complaints information bulletin — West Mercia Police Q4 24-25Official IOPC complaints performance bulletin for West Mercia Police, quarter 4 2024/25. Force-area data. Not hearsay.
• IOPC · Feb 12, 2025 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer sentenced for corruption offenceOliver Dines sentenced at Worcester Crown Court to 15 months for a corruption offence. Herefordshire. Dismissed from West Mercia in March 2022. IOPC investigation.
• IOPC · Feb 7, 2025 · archiveUpdate on IOPC investigation into West Mercia Police fatal shooting in RedditchOfficial IOPC update on the Redditch fatal shooting investigation. Body-worn video and command accounts under review. Archive record. Not a conviction.
• IOPC record · Jan 24, 2025 · archiveInvestigation into police actions following a domestic violence incident – Derbyshire Constabulary, May 2023Investigation into police actions following a domestic violence incident – Derbyshire Constabulary, May 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Jan 3, 2025 · archiveIOPC investigation into West Mercia Police fatal shooting in Redditch is progressingIOPC investigation into West Mercia Police fatal shooting in Redditch is progressing
• IOPC · Dec 19, 2024 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer guilty of misconduct in public officeEx-PC Mark Cranfield, based in Shropshire, convicted at Birmingham Crown Court of two counts of misconduct in public office. Sentenced to 8 months. IOPC investigation. CPS charged.
• IOPC · Dec 10, 2024 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting misconduct in public officeEx-PC Nick Peacock sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to 18 months after admitting misconduct in public office. Inappropriate contact with a vulnerable woman. IOPC investigation.
• IOPC record · Dec 1, 2024 · archiveIOPC misconduct proceedings 2023/24Official IOPC record. 87 misconduct proceedings. 40 gross misconduct proven. 30 dismissed without notice. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Dec 1, 2024 · archiveIOPC summary of outcomes 2023/24Official IOPC record. 305 independent investigations. 186 case to answer. 15 guilty verdicts or pleas. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Nov 4, 2024 · archiveGross misconduct proven against ex-Derbyshire PC who formed inappropriate relationshipFormer Derbyshire PC Benjamin Pearson would have been dismissed had he not resigned. Gross misconduct proven. Sexually explicit messages to a vulnerable woman met on duty. Barred list. IOPC-directed force investigation. Official outcome.
• IOPC · Oct 25, 2024 · archiveIOPC finds police use of force was reasonable prior to death of Derbyshire detaineeIOPC finds police use of force was reasonable prior to death of Derbyshire detainee
• IOPC · Aug 28, 2024 · archivePolice complaints information bulletin — Derbyshire Constabulary Q1 24-25Official IOPC complaints performance bulletin for Derbyshire Constabulary. Force-area data under the Police Reform Act 2002. Not hearsay.
• IOPC record · Aug 9, 2024 · archiveDeath of a member of the public during a police pursuit – Norfolk Constabulary, August 2023Death of a member of the public during a police pursuit – Norfolk Constabulary, August 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Aug 1, 2024 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer charged with misconduct in public officeFormer West Mercia Police officer charged with misconduct in public office
• IOPC · Jul 17, 2024 · archiveFinal written warning for Derbyshire constable over use of forcePC Ryan Wilson, Derbyshire Constabulary, gross misconduct proven for use of force on an 18-year-old in Derby city centre. Final written warning for two years. IOPC review of the force complaint outcome. Official record.
• FOI · Jul 16, 2024 · archiveFOI — statistics on vetting reviews relating to misconduct investigations (West Mercia)Public FOI reply from West Mercia Police on Regulation 13 notices, gross incompetence hearings, and officers dismissed after vetting review. Official force response.
• FOI · Jul 14, 2024 · archiveFOI — statistics on vetting reviews relating to misconduct investigations (Norfolk)Public FOI reply from Norfolk Constabulary on Regulation 13 notices and vetting reviews after misconduct allegations. Official force response.
• IOPC record · May 30, 2024 · archiveInvestigation into the death of a man - Norfolk Constabulary, June 2022Investigation into the death of a man - Norfolk Constabulary, June 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · May 21, 2024 · archivePolice response to concern for welfare - West Mercia Police, March 2023Police response to concern for welfare - West Mercia Police, March 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Feb 28, 2024 · archiveDeath in custody - Derbyshire Police, May 2020Death in custody - Derbyshire Police, May 2020. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Feb 11, 2024 · archiveInvestigation into police contact with man prior to his death - West Mercia Police, October 2022Investigation into police contact with man prior to his death - West Mercia Police, October 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jan 30, 2024 · archiveRoad traffic collision causing fatal injury – Norfolk Constabulary, May 2022Road traffic collision causing fatal injury – Norfolk Constabulary, May 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Jan 23, 2024 · archiveIOPC statement following four deaths in Costessey, NorfolkIOPC statement following four deaths in Costessey, Norfolk
• IOPC record · Dec 7, 2023 · archiveDirected investigation into racist and misogynistic messages – West Yorkshire Police, September 2022Directed investigation into racist and misogynistic messages – West Yorkshire Police, September 2022. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Nov 17, 2023 · archiveInvestigation into contact with victim before murder - Derbyshire Constabulary, June 2021Investigation into contact with victim before murder - Derbyshire Constabulary, June 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Nov 8, 2023 · archiveDerbyshire Police officer convicted of misconduct in public officePC Matthew Longmate, Derbyshire Constabulary, convicted of misconduct in public office at Southwark Crown Court. Dismissed after an accelerated hearing. Court of Appeal later imposed an immediate prison term. IOPC-directed investigation. Official record.
• IOPC record · Oct 16, 2023 · archivePolice response to a road traffic incident on the A38 – Derbyshire Police, February 2023Police response to a road traffic incident on the A38 – Derbyshire Police, February 2023. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• FOI · Sep 28, 2023 · archiveFOI — outcome notices (misconduct) for officers Neal Porter and George IncePublic FOI reply from Norfolk Constabulary disclosing misconduct outcome notices. Official force response. Cite the disclosure, not the press.
• IOPC · Sep 18, 2023 · archiveEx-West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed for inappropriate relationshipFormer PC Alexander MacPherson would have been dismissed had he still been serving. Gross misconduct proven. South Worcestershire. IOPC investigation.
• IOPC · Jul 18, 2023 · archiveGross misconduct proven against a former Derbyshire Constabulary Police Community Support Officer who abused his position to target a womanFormer Derbyshire PCSO would have been dismissed had he still been serving. Gross misconduct proven after an IOPC investigation. Abused his position to target a woman met on duty. Official outcome. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Jul 18, 2023 · archiveDerbyshire Constabulary — inappropriate relationship between a PCSO and a womanOfficial IOPC investigation page. Derbyshire PCSO dismissed without notice on 12 July 2023 following a misconduct hearing. Archive record.
• IOPC · Jul 13, 2023 · archiveIOPC to independently investigate contact West Mercia Police had concerning Alfie Steele prior to his deathIOPC to independently investigate contact West Mercia Police had concerning Alfie Steele prior to his death
• IOPC · May 9, 2023 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer would have been dismissed for inappropriate relationshipFormer PC Mark Hidden, based in Shropshire, would have been dismissed. Gross misconduct proven. Barred List. IOPC investigation. CPS brought no criminal charge.
• IOPC · May 1, 2023 · archiveLearning accepted by Derbyshire Constabulary following IOPC investigation into contact with Gracie SpinksIOPC investigation into Derbyshire contact before the murder of Gracie Spinks. Case to answer for misconduct for officers. Two constables received written warnings. Force accepted learning. Official record. Not a conviction.
• IOPC · Mar 17, 2023 · archiveWest Mercia Police officer given final written warning for excessive force on Dalian AtkinsonPC Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith, Telford, final written warning after gross misconduct proven over baton strikes on Dalian Atkinson. IOPC investigation. Disciplinary, not a conviction on this finding.
• IOPC record · Mar 6, 2023 · archiveDiscriminatory and inappropriate comments made by officers within a WhatsApp group chat – Metropolitan Police Service, Norfolk Constabulary and Civil Nuclear Constabulary, April 2021Discriminatory and inappropriate comments made by officers within a WhatsApp group chat – Metropolitan Police Service, Norfolk Constabulary and Civil Nuclear Constabulary, April 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC record · Jan 5, 2023 · archiveDiscriminatory messages shared within WhatsApp group – West Mercia Police and Dyfed-Powys Police, March 2021Discriminatory messages shared within WhatsApp group – West Mercia Police and Dyfed-Powys Police, March 2021. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Dec 21, 2022 · archiveWest Mercia Police constable dismissed over inappropriate messagesPC Andrew Hope, Telford and Wrekin, dismissed without notice after gross misconduct proven. Barred List. Inappropriate messages to two victims of crime. IOPC investigation.
• IOPC · Oct 18, 2022 · archiveGross misconduct proven for Derbyshire officer over threats to womanPC Amy Bartlett, Derbyshire Constabulary, gross misconduct proven. Abusive language and threats while off-duty. Final written warning for two years. IOPC review of the force complaint. Official record.
• IOPC · Jun 1, 2022 · archiveIOPC investigation after fatal road collision in Norfolk following police pursuitIOPC investigation after fatal road collision in Norfolk following police pursuit
• IOPC · May 5, 2021 · archiveRecommendation — Norfolk Constabulary, March 2021IOPC learning recommendation to Norfolk Constabulary on off-duty conduct and warrant-card use. Official learning record.
• IOPC · Dec 3, 2020 · archiveIOPC to investigate Norfolk Constabulary death in custodyIOPC to investigate Norfolk Constabulary death in custody
• IOPC · Feb 28, 2020 · archiveLetter to IOPC Director General and progress report publishedThe Home Secretary has published the IOPC’s plans to improve public and police confidence in its work.
• IOPC · Feb 28, 2020 · archiveIOPC: efficiency, effectiveness and profileThis page includes a report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct on their plans for improvements, and the Home Secretary&#39;s response.
• IOPC record · Jan 21, 2020 · archiveMan injured during restraint - Norfolk Constabulary, April 2019Man injured during restraint - Norfolk Constabulary, April 2019. Official IOPC investigation summary. Disciplinary record. Archive stays.
• IOPC · Oct 16, 2018 · archiveComplaint regarding arrest — Norfolk Constabulary, May 2017Official IOPC investigation summary of a Norfolk arrest complaint, including use of force and a police dog. Complaints not upheld. Force agreed. Archive record.
• IOPC · Aug 1, 2018 · archiveComplaints about arrest and detention — Norfolk Constabulary, October 2016IOPC re-investigation of a Norfolk arrest and detention complaint. Misconduct meeting in 2018 found a proven breach on an intrusive property search. Archive record.
• IOPC · Sep 10, 2026 · archiveUK and Belgium strike deal to target small boat gangsUK and Belgian <mark>police</mark> to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.
• IOPC · Sep 9, 2026 · archiveWoman’s sentence increased after multiple false rape allegationsA woman who lied to the <mark>police</mark> falsely accusing ten innocent men of rape had her sentence increased following intervention by the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP.…
• IOPC · Sep 9, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into Wiltshire Police contact with assault victimInvestigation into Wiltshire Police contact with assault victim
• IOPC · Sep 8, 2026 · archiveTwo more men arrested for illegal waste dumping at Kidlington siteFurther arrests made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by Surrey <mark>Police</mark> and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit…
• GOV.UK · Sep 8, 2026 · archiveDevon taxi driver who bought Turkish flat and pizza oven using fraudulent Covid loans ordered to repay more than £60,000Confiscation order for convicted fraudster
• IOPC · Sep 8, 2026 · archiveUpdate on independent investigations into police handling of non-recent reports of child sexual exploitation in RotherhamUpdate on independent investigations into police handling of non-recent reports of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham
• IOPC · Sep 8, 2026 · archiveFormer Kent officer tasked with safeguarding vulnerable women would have been sacked for engaging with sex workersFormer Kent officer tasked with safeguarding vulnerable women would have been sacked for engaging with sex workers
• GOV.UK · Sep 7, 2026 · archiveLondon hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000He illegally obtained the funds for five separate companies
• IOPC · Sep 7, 2026 · archiveFormer West Midlands Police officer sentenced for assault on womanFormer West Midlands Police officer sentenced for assault on woman
• IOPC · Sep 4, 2026 · archiveLatest Elizabeth Emblems awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of dutyThe families of 67 firefighters, <mark>police</mark> officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their life as a result of their public service have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem this year.…
• IOPC · Sep 3, 2026 · archiveCall handlers jailed for misusing police systemsCall handlers jailed for misusing police systems
• IOPC · Sep 3, 2026 · archiveFormer Police Sergeant accused of abusing position to pursue womenFormer Police Sergeant accused of abusing position to pursue women
• IOPC · Sep 3, 2026 · archiveCustody sergeant sacked over discriminatory language to detaineeCustody sergeant sacked over discriminatory language to detainee
• IOPC · Sep 1, 2026 · archiveGovernment, police and music industry unite to tackle VAWGFlagship ENOUGH campaign headed to Reading and Leeds Festivals, as part of major partnership with Festival Republic.
• Ministry of Justice · Sep 1, 2026 · archiveFunding accelerated to turbocharge prison building across countryThe largest prison building programme since the Victorian era will be accelerated through a £110m investment announced by the Lord Chancellor Alex Norris today (1 September).
• IOPC · Sep 1, 2026 · archiveA Kent Police officer has been handed a final written warning for use of force against handcuffed manA Kent Police officer has been handed a final written warning for use of force against handcuffed man
• No.10 · Aug 30, 2026 · archivePrime Minister blocks hundreds more criminals from sentencing changesUnlawful killing and historic child sex offences will be blocked from upcoming changes to prison sentences after the Prime Minister ordered more serious offenders to be kept behind bars for longer.
• HMPPS · Aug 26, 2026 · archiveWorld-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victimsSerious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison under a world-first crackdown, launching in October to give victims greater freedom.
• Attorney General · Aug 19, 2026 · archiveSentence increase for man plotting to smuggle drugs into prisonA man who conspired to smuggle drugs and banned items using a drone into a Suffolk prison had his sentence increased following the Attorney General’s intervention.
• IOPC · Aug 13, 2026 · archiveLancashire Constabulary officer in court charged with corruption-related offencesLancashire Constabulary officer in court charged with corruption-related offences
• IOPC · Aug 12, 2026 · archiveInvestigation launched following Chester death in custodyInvestigation launched following Chester death in custody
• IOPC · Aug 11, 2026 · archiveWest Yorkshire Police officer in court charged with ABHWest Yorkshire Police officer in court charged with ABH
• Ministry of Justice · Aug 4, 2026 · archiveRape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changesThe Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.
• IOPC · Jul 31, 2026 · archiveInvestigation following death of a man in SalfordInvestigation following death of a man in Salford
• IOPC · Jul 28, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into Lincs Police response to child welfare concernsInvestigation into Lincs Police response to child welfare concerns
• IOPC · Jul 17, 2026 · archiveEx-Derbyshire detective jailed over fatal collisionEx-Derbyshire detective jailed over fatal collision
• IOPC · Jul 16, 2026 · archiveWest Midlands Police officer convicted of assault on womanWest Midlands Police officer convicted of assault on woman
• Ministry of Justice · Jul 15, 2026 · archiveRemit letter for the PSPRB 2027 England and Wales pay roundRemit letter from the Minister of State for Prisons and Probation to the Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB).
• IOPC · Jul 15, 2026 · archiveInvestigation into Met&#039;s handling of Edward Cornes&#039; deathInvestigation into Met&#039;s handling of Edward Cornes&#039; death
• IOPC · Jul 10, 2026 · archiveWest Yorkshire Police officer guilty of assaulting man in LeedsWest Yorkshire Police officer guilty of assaulting man in Leeds
• Attorney General · Jul 2, 2026 · archiveTwo teenage boys given custodial sentences after Attorney General intervenesTwo teenage boys who raped two girls and filmed their crimes in Fordingbridge will now spend time in custody after the Attorney General referred their sentences to the Court of Appeal.
• Attorney General · Jun 15, 2026 · archiveSolicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of AppealThe Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
• HMPPS · Jun 8, 2026 · archiveAI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victimsThousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.
• HMPPS · Jun 5, 2026 · archiveEast Anglian prisons expanded to make streets saferMajor refurbishment works on a wing at HMP Norwich, originally built in the 1880s, have now been completed, as part of Government action to ensure there is always space to lock up dangerous criminals.
• IOPC · May 28, 2026 · archivePolice super-complaints: length of investigations into sexual offencesSuper-complaint from the Centre for Women’s Justice about the length of police investigations into sexual offences.
• HMCTS · Apr 16, 2026 · archiveRAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justiceVictims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government drive to cut court backlogs.
• HMPPS · Feb 3, 2026 · archiveNew prison houseblocks under construction to keep streets safeHMP Northumberland will gain four new houseblocks, boosting its capacity by 240 places, in the latest Government step to make streets safer.
• HMPPS · Jan 29, 2026 · archiveGovernment action to avert summer prison disasterThe prison system would have collapsed entirely by summer if not for the Government’s decisive action to keep the public safe, new analysis has revealed.
• HMCTS · Jan 19, 2026 · archiveFree access to sentencing remarks for all victimsVictims going through the Crown Court better supported to recover from crime and get closure with free access to transcripts of judges’ sentencing remarks.
• HMPPS · Jan 14, 2026 · archiveImmediate action to improve HMP SwalesideExtra specialist staff, improved training for frontline officers and bolstered anti-drone measures will be deployed at HMP Swaleside as part of Government action to urgently turn the prison around.
• IOPC · Jan 2, 2026 · archiveUpdate on investigation into fatal police shooting in NorfolkUpdate on investigation into fatal police shooting in Norfolk
• Judiciary · Dec 11, 2025 · archiveMRO -v- Chief Constable of West Mercia Police (anonymity order)Official judgment: anonymity order in a claim against the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police. Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
• HMPPS · Dec 9, 2025 · archivePrison building boom to make streets saferA prison building boom is underway across the country as the Government presses ahead with the biggest jail expansion programme since the Victorian era.
• IOPC · Nov 4, 2025 · archiveDerbyshire Constabulary officer accused of children’s home assaultDerbyshire Constabulary officer accused of children’s home assault
• HMPPS · Oct 27, 2025 · archiveIndependent investigation and immediate reforms to prevent future releases in errorDame Lynne Owens will lead the independent investigation to determine how Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday 24 October, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has announced today.
• HMCTS · Oct 14, 2025 · archiveNew Crown Courtroom officially opens in HerefordHereford Justice Centre opens a new Crown Court room to restore case capacity with the Senior Presiding Judge attending the official opening event.
• HMPPS · Sep 21, 2025 · archiveMajor safety boost for frontline prison staffThousands of prison staff will be safer thanks to a new £15 million investment in protective body armour and Tasers as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
• HMPPS · Sep 18, 2025 · archiveJames McEwen appointed as CEO of HMPPSJames McEwen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of His Majesty&#39;s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
• HMPPS · Aug 29, 2025 · archiveNew prison houseblocks to make streets saferA Devon jail is set to almost double in size as the Government ploughs ahead with the largest prison building programme since the Victoria era.
• IOPC · Aug 20, 2025 · archivePolice super-complaints: police use of stop and search powersSuper-complaint from the Criminal Justice Alliance about the police’s use of ‘suspicion-less’ stop and searches and the scrutiny of all stop and search powers.
• GOV.UK · Jul 31, 2025 · archiveCounter-drone efforts rise as prison sightings revealedOrganised crime gangs are being targeted by the police and prison service as part of a nationwide crackdown on drone drops into prisons.
• HMPPS · Jun 25, 2025 · archiveForeign prisoners to be deported soonerForeign prisoners will be deported sooner thanks to new legislation introduced today (25 June) to free up vital prison capacity, keep our streets safe and save taxpayers’ money.
• IOPC · Jun 24, 2025 · archiveFindings issued from investigation into West Mercia Police contact prior to murder of Alfie SteeleFindings issued from investigation into West Mercia Police contact prior to murder of Alfie Steele
• HMPPS · Jun 3, 2025 · archiveProtective body armour for prison officers in high-security settingsFrontline prison officers working in the highest risk areas of the prison estate will be issued protective body armour under swift Government action to improve their safety, the Lord Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 3 Jun…
• HMPPS · May 13, 2025 · archiveLord Chancellor and MOJ Permanent Secretary Prison Capacity Press ConferenceThe Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP and Amy Rees CB spoke in a briefing at Downing Street about the extent of the prison capacity crisis and plans to counter it.
• IOPC · Apr 9, 2025 · archiveEx-Derbyshire police officer charged with causing death by dangerous drivingEx-Derbyshire police officer charged with causing death by dangerous driving
• IOPC · Feb 13, 2025 · archiveInvestigation into fatal police shooting in Derby finds officers’ use of force was appropriateInvestigation into fatal police shooting in Derby finds officers’ use of force was appropriate
• IOPC · Feb 12, 2025 · archiveFormer West Mercia Police officer sentenced for corruption offenceFormer West Mercia Police officer sentenced for corruption offence
• IOPC · Jan 8, 2025 · archiveSuper-complaint on the police response to stalkingSuper-complaint submitted by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, on behalf of the National Stalking Consortium about the police response to stalking.
• IOPC · Dec 25, 2024 · archiveInvestigation under way into fatal police shooting in RedditchInvestigation under way into fatal police shooting in Redditch
• CPS · Aug 29, 2024 · archivePeople smuggler who crammed 7 migrants into lorry convictedA people smuggler who left 7 migrants requiring urgent hospital treatment after cramming them into a boiling lorry has been convicted.
• IOPC · Jun 25, 2024 · archivePolice did not contribute to death of woman who died in collisionPolice did not contribute to death of woman who died in collision
• FOI · Feb 16, 2024 · archiveFOI — corruption data financial year 2022/23 (West Mercia)Public FOI request to West Mercia Police on counter-corruption intelligence categories for 2022/23. Official force correspondence.
• IOPC · Aug 21, 2023 · archiveInvestigation underway into actions of police prior to fatal Norfolk collisionInvestigation underway into actions of police prior to fatal Norfolk collision
• IOPC · Jun 16, 2023 · archiveWest Mercia Police constable charged with death by dangerous drivingWest Mercia Police constable charged with death by dangerous driving
• IOPC · Apr 21, 2023 · archivePolice response to victims of sexual abuse from ethnic minority backgrounds who may be at risk of honour-based abuseSuper-complaint from the Tees Valley Inclusion Project.
• IOPC · Nov 23, 2022 · archivePolice super-complaints: force response to police perpetrated domestic abuseSuper-complaint made by the Centre for Women&#39;s Justice.
• IOPC · Jun 7, 2022 · archivePolice super-complaints: police use of protective measures in cases of violence against women and girlsSuper-complaint made by the Centre for Women&#39;s Justice.
• IOPC · Apr 4, 2022 · archivePolice super-complaints: police response to victims of modern slaverySuper-complaint made by Hestia.
• CPS · Mar 2, 2022 · archivePharmaceutical company fined for manufacturing defective medicineSyri Ltd has been fined £51,000 and ordered to pay costs of £104,898 by Aylesbury Crown Court.
• IOPC · Feb 16, 2022 · archivePolice super-complaints: police data sharing for immigration purposesSuper-complaint made by Liberty and Southall Black Sisters about the police sharing immigration data.