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.
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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