Report - Central Scotland Police
- Reference:
- PCCS/00437/PF-CSPA
- Police Body:
- Central Scotland Police
- Date:
- 3 December 2009
- Download:
- Download Report - Central Scotland Police
The eight complaints raised by the complainer relate primarily to his arrest on a charge of rape in December 2003 and to the subsequent Central Scotland Police investigation into this offence.
Of the eight complaints reviewed, the Commissioner has decided that three were not handled in a reasonable manner and that consequently further action is required by Central Scotland Police.
In relation to Complaint 1 which concerns a possible failure to respond to the complainer’s calls for assistance while in a police cell, the Commissioner has recommended that Central Scotland Police conduct a full investigation and, in particular, obtain statements from custody officers who were on duty at the time. Such an approach may clarify whether the complainer’s calls for assistance were ignored by Central Scotland Police.
In relation to Complaint 2 which concerns the loss of potentially important evidence by Central Scotland Police, the Commissioner has recommended that a written apology be offered to the complainer and that details are disclosed to him as to how the loss may have occurred.
In relation to Complaint 3, which concerns a letter sent by Central Scotland Police to the complainer, the Commissioner has recommended that a written apology be offered to the complainer for the time taken to send this letter as well as for the poor quality of the letter itself.