The Independent Police Complaints Commission
Complaints about the conduct of people serving with the police can be sent to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, but the Commission does not have the power to record complaints.
If you complain to the IPCC, it must, by law, forward the complaint back to the force involved for consideration.
Due to the exceptionally high numbers of complaints made to the IPCC, it can take a number of weeks before a complaint is forwarded to the relevant police force.
In order to have your complaint dealt with as quickly as possible, we advise you to complain to Nottinghamshire Police using one of the methods set out.
The IPCC also investigates the most serious complaints and allegations of misconduct against the police in England and Wales.
These complaints are referred to the IPCC by police forces. The IPCC may decide to investigate an incident using its own investigators (referred to as an independent investigation).
Alternatively, it can manage or supervise a police investigation into the matter. The IPCC will only conduct independent investigations into incidents that cause the greatest level of public concern – for example, deaths in or following police custody.
To find out more about the IPCC click here to visit its website.
For information about the IPCC's work click here (English version).
The information leaflets are available in other languages - click here for options.
IPCC leaflets in English
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