Independent Office for Police Conduct

Scott Chilton has retired as Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary amid an investigation by the police watchdog into allegations of potential gross misconduct.

Eight officers from West Yorkshire Police have been dismissed following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into discriminatory, offensive and bullying messages shared on WhatsApp. 

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has released its Impact Report 2023/24, which outlines the watchdog’s impact on the public and policing across England and Wales.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has released its Impact Report 2023/24, which outlines the watchdog’s impact on the public and policing across England and Wales.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued revised guidelines to improve the handling of discrimination complaints as well as highlighting how the police service needs to take immediate steps to safeguard children from adultification during their interactions.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has appointed two new Deputy Directors General as part of a package of wide-ranging reforms.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has welcomed Rachel Watson as its new Director General. Rachel comes with extensive experience and knowledge of policing having worked at the Home Office for the past 10 years.