The first comprehensive analysis of complaints by the public against officers will be published today, showing 8558 cases – up from 6840 the previous year.
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Complaints against the police hit record high in last year
Police in Scotland were subject to record levels of complaints in the past year, with the number of allegations rising by a quarter.
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