Police officer disciplined over failure to investigate mugging

A police officer has been disciplined after a Police Ombudsman investigation found that he had failed to undertake “even the most basic of steps” to investigate a mugging in the Greater Belfast area.

Bogus Facebook profile which “put family at risk” was properly investigated

The Police Ombudsman has cleared police of failing to adequately investigate bogus Facebook posts which a man said had placed his family at risk.

Statement in response to comments by Chairman of Police Federation

It is disappointing that the Chairman of the Police Federation has chosen again to air views that are unfounded.

Police Ombudsman’s Office recognised as an Investor in People

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has achieved silver accreditation in the Investors in People Standard – an award which recognises the organisation’s commitment to high performance through good people managemen...

Officer disciplined over “appalling” investigation into alleged golf club assault

A police officer has been disciplined after conducting what the Police Ombudsman’s Office has described as an “appalling” investigation into an alleged assault on a teenage girl.

Complaint rejected after police officer describes “fighting for his life”

The Police Ombudsman has rejected allegations against a police officer, after hearing how he was subjected to an attack which forced him to fight for his life.

Officers disciplined over arson attack failings

Two police officers have been disciplined after a Police Ombudsman investigation found failings in the police investigation of an arson attack in Co. Antrim in the summer of 2014.

Officer cleared of breaking woman’s arm during handcuff incident

An investigation by the Police Ombudsman’s Office has cleared a police officer of breaking a woman’s arm by twisting it behind her back during an incident in Co. Derry/Londonderry last December.

Man has police sanction overturned following investigation by Police Ombudsman’s Office

A man who was sanctioned by police after allegedly threatening to hit a woman, has had his penalty overturned following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman’s Office.

Police Ombudsman rejects allegation that officers used excessive force against vulnerable woman

The Police Ombudsman has rejected a complaint that police officers used excessive force against a vulnerable woman during an incident in Belfast earlier this year.