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Statistics of Police Complaints and Discipline: England and Wales, 1991

NCJ Number
136078
Date Published
1992
Length
26 pages
Annotation
This 1991 annual statistical bulletin lists police complaint cases and disciplinary proceedings for England and Wales.
Abstract
The Metropolitan Police publish separate figures and with few exceptions are excluded in this report. This bulletin highlights commendations from the courts and letters of appreciation sent to the police. Complaints received from the public to the police are categorized by: cases received and outstanding; complaints completed; outcomes of complaints; and complaints substantiated. Information about disciplinary proceedings and outcomes are provided. Deaths in police custody detail verdicts, causes, and areas of occurrence. Figures are calculated from 1986 to 1991. 16 tables