Huge rise in complaints against Sussex police
Published Date:
30 September 2008
COMPLAINTS against Sussex Police have increased by more than 80 per cent- the greatest rise of all forces in England and Wales.
In 2007/8 there were 774 cases recorded by Sussex Police compare to 428 in the previous year- an increase of 91 per cent, according to figures released by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
The three areas where the largest increases have been recorded are:
Failures in duty- such as failing to investigate a crime properaly, or not keeping victims updated
'Oppressive' behaviour- particularly minor, non-injury assault, often arising when a complainant has refused to co-operate with a police officer
Incivility, impoliteness and intolerance, again often related to confrontational and arrest situations
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Last Updated:
30 September 2008 3:52 PM
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Location:
Chichester
