31 years ago the murder of Stephen Lawrence shook our country to its core, changing the #policing model in England and Wales forever.

It's the reason we exist today, and why learning lessons and empowering the next generations is vital.

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Gross misconduct proven against a former Dorset Police Special Constable over offensive WhatsApp messages.

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We're investigating the involvement of Kent Police (UK) who were pursuing a Range Rover, when the fleeing driver was involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on the #M25 on Sunday. The 19yo motorcyclist was tragically killed.

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.North Wales Police officer charged with GBH following an IOPC investigation. They will appear in court on 17 April.

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On today’s 35th anniversary, we remember those affected by the #HillsboroughDisaster . Please see the statement from our Acting Director General.

We are pleased to have hosted a workshop Turning Point Academy to raise awareness about our role in police complaints, your rights during stop and search and nuances surrounding it.

We were also glad to hear young people’s experiences and about improvements they want to see in #policing

We have completed our criminal investigation into allegations that the Chief Constable of Northants Police, Nick Adderley, has misrepresented his military service, and have referred a file of evidence to the CPS.

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Congratulations to our acting Director General Tom Whiting, who is to become Chief Executive at the General Dental Council.

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A former Cheshire Police officer who had sex with a woman after being deployed to a domestic incident has today been jailed for three and a half years following an IOPC investigation.

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Want to know about our history?

Our video explores key moments on our timeline - from the events that led to the creation of our organisation, all the way through to our role as a #police complaints watchdog today.

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Investigation launched into Blackpool road traffic collision

We have begun an independent investigation into the involvement of Lancashire Police in a road traffic collision at #Blackpool in which three members of the public were injured, two seriously

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No misconduct for Met officers in Sabina Rizvi case

We investigated contact officers had with Sabina Rizvi just before she was murdered and found no evidence of misconduct by Metropolitan Police officers - but issues were identified around police actions

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To manage demand for #police forces and our service to support the public, we worked with forces on a complaints handling toolkit to share at workshops with professional standards departments. Thanks Police Oracle for attending our workshop.

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The Government has announced our new Director General alongside the publication of the Cabinet Office commissioned independent review into our effectiveness, and the results of its review into the police accountability system.

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