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UK Policing on the Brink? Officers Now Fear Complaints More Than Criminals

An anonymous frontline officer reveals the shocking reality: a punishing complaints system and a lack of support are leaving police paralysed by fear, putting the public at greater risk.

May 01, 2025
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She didn’t contact us lightly.

The serving police officer who came forward, on condition of anonymity, had a worrying message to share, and it was one we’ve heard too many times before. Except now, it’s worse. Much worse.

“I’d rather take a punch than end up in front of the IOPC.”

That’s what she told us. A brave and dedicated frontline officer on a 999 re…

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