Lincolnshire Police made 302 referrals to the IOPC between 2020 and 2024, covering deaths, conduct, and complaints.
These referrals included deaths or serious injuries, totaling 107 cases. 67 cases involved police conduct, while 128 were complaints. Referrals varied yearly.
2020 saw 32 referrals, while 2021 had 65. 2022 saw 59, and 2023 had 58. 2024 reached 88; this number remains lower than nearby areas.
Complaints covered serious issues such as corruption and sexual offences. Serious assault was also included, as was discriminatory behavior.
2024 saw 27 referrals about police conduct, and six were later withdrawn. Three involved serious assault, and nine involved death or serious injury. Two involved serious sexual offences.
Two referrals involved relevant offenses, and one referral involved serious corruption. Two involved criminal or discriminatory behavior, and one other referral was voluntary. The final referral’s reason was unlisted.
Lincolnshire Police follows IOPC guidance. Referrals are both voluntary and mandatory, and they simply follow the rules. This applies to complaints and serious incidents.
The IOPC decides if an issue needs investigating and chooses how to investigate it. Lincolnshire Police makes fewer referrals than others nearby.
Derbyshire Constabulary had 399 IOPC referrals, and Nottinghamshire Police had 403 referrals. Lincolnshire’s total stays lower.
The Police and Crime Commissioner commented that Lincolnshire’s complaints are among the lowest. Few require deeper investigation by IOPC.
He believes the Chief Constable fosters a positive culture. The force aims to engage constructively with people daily.