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New Police Ombudsman takes up post

16.07.19

The new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Marie Anderson, has said she will seek to both build on the independence of the organisation and satisfy herself that the investigation of complaints against the police meet modern Ombudsman standards

Police Ombudsman’s Office was fair – police officers

01.07.19

Most police officers who were subject of a complaint to the Police Ombudsman’s Office last year felt that its staff treated them fairly.

Witness appeal about Mater incident

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has appealed for witnesses to an incident involving two police officers and a member of the public at Belfast’s Mater Hospital on Tuesday 26 March this year.

Secretary of State announcement about new Police Ombudsman

The Secretary of State has announced her intention to recommend the appointment of Mrs Marie Anderson as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

Appeal for witnesses to Banbridge incident

Officer cleared over investigation of Cave Hill sabotage

Police did not disclose sensitive information

Assault claim against officer at hostel dismissed

Man struck with baton has complaint against police upheld

Police cleared of giving woman black eye outside nightclub

How to complain

If you wish to make a complaint about a police officer or member of police staff, please use our online complaint form, email us at complaints@policeombudsman.org or call us on 0300 123 2989 (telephone calls may be recorded for joint protection, training and other lawful purposes).

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Historical Investigations

Information about the work of the Police Ombudsman in investigating incidents related to "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland between 1968 and 1998.

Information for Police Officers

Detailed information about the work of the Police Ombudsman's Office for police officers, including information about the complaints process, what happens if a complaint is made against you, and a detailed FAQ section.

Children & Young People

Information and videos about what the Police Ombudsman Office does, and what to do if you are a child or a young person and are not happy about the way you’ve been treated by police.

This Office provides an independent, impartial system for the handling of complaints about the conduct of police officers. We will deal with those complaints in a manner which is free from any police, governmental or sectional community interest and which is of the highest standard.

Dr. Michael Maguire, Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland