Надзорный орган выявил массовое занижение полицейскими отчетов о применении силы в Сассексе

Инспекция констеблерии и служб пожарной безопасности (HMICFRS) установила, что полиция графства Саффолк ежегодно фиксирует на тысячи случаев применения силы меньше, чем их фактически происходит. В отчете за год до марта 2025 года указано, что ведомство могло пропустить до 5909 инцидентов, что свидетельствует о серьезных проблемах с прозрачностью и подотчетностью.

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Suffolk Constabulary is likely under-recording thousands of use of force incidents each year, according to a police watchdog report. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the force recorded 4,784 use of force incidents in the year to March 31, 2025, a fall of 17.9% compared with the previous year. Police officers are required to record every use of force, from low-level tactics such as handcuffing a compliant suspect to higher-level measures including the use of batons or tasers. Where more than one officer uses force on an individual, each officer must submit their own report. Read more We answer your FAQs about our court coverage Suffolk Constabulary ordered to improve how it protects vulnerable people Defendant accuses police of 'tampering' with road-side drugs test HMICFRS said the number of use of force reports "should be at least as high as the number of arrests" carried out by a force. During the same period, Suffolk Constabulary made 7,926 arrests but recorded only 4,784 use of force reports. The watchdog said this meant the force had likely under-recorded its use of force by at least 3,142 incidents. However, inspectors believe the true figure could be much higher. Based on its analysis, HMICFRS estimated Suffolk Constabulary should have recorded 10,693 use of force incidents during the year. With only 4,784 reports submitted, the force may have failed to record as many as 5,909 incidents. The report said this represented a worsening position compared with the previous year, when inspectors estimated 4,266 incidents went unrecorded. Read more Man accused of multiple child sex offences has case sent to crown court West Suffolk Hospital named as one of Bury St Edmunds' crime hotspots Alleged sexual assault victim 'will never get to be heard' as trial cancelled During the inspection, officers told HMICFRS they were not always recording their use of force and described the reporting system as "difficult to use". Inspectors noted the constabulary had already identified problems with the process before the inspection and was taking steps to improve it. Despite this, HMICFRS said Suffolk Constabulary had a weaker understanding of its performance on use of force than it did in other areas, such as stop and search powers. The report concluded that the lack of accurate recording was preventing effective oversight and governance, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the force's use of police powers.