NCJ Number
143232
Journal
Home Office Statistical Bulletin, Issue 11/93 Dated: (April 1993) Pages: complete issue
Date Published
1993
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This report presents data and information on police commendations, complaints against police, and the disposition of such complaints for England and Wales in 1992.
Abstract
A total of 44,200 commendations were received by the police in 1992, more than twice the number of complaint cases. A total of 17,400 complaint cases were received by the police, 4 percent more than in 1991. Of the complaints received in 1992, 71 percent were withdrawn or informally resolved. A total of 590 complaints were substantiated, half involving a failure of duty and a quarter involving oppressive behavior. Disciplinary charges were proved against 329 officers, resulting in 76 officers being dismissed or required to resign. A total of 236 officers were convicted of criminal offenses, of which 35 were convictions for nontraffic offenses. There were 33 deaths in police custody. Law provides that a police officer who is disciplined by his chief officer for a disciplinary offense has the right to appeal to the Home Secretary against the finding or punishment or both. In 1992, decisions were reached on 46 appeals; 33 appeals were referred to appeals tribunals. Seven appeals resulted in a variation of punishment, and four appeals against findings of guilt were allowed. 14 tables and 5 notes