We’ve published 5 #OfficialStatistics reports today: our annual statistical bulletin, complainant satisfaction, police officer satisfaction, public awareness of the #PoliceOmbudsman and equality monitoring.   policeombudsman.org/statistics NISRA NI Policing Board

Having reviewed all the material, including body worn video from a recent incident in Bangor where police officers discharged firearms, the Police Ombudsman has concluded that there is nothing to indicate that there are grounds to consider opening an investigation.

Our Annual Statistical Bulletin for 2024/25 is now online. 📊 3,085 complaints, 8% decrease on last year 📊37% of complaints closed were subject to a full investigation 📊In 12% we found evidence to substantiate all or part of the complaint   policeombudsman.org/statistics

The Police Ombudsman is to commence an independent investigation into an incident outside Barclays Bank, Belfast, on 24 May 2025, in which two people were arrested by police.   The decision has followed the review of a substantial amount of material, including body worn video.

In the latest NI Life and Times Survey, public awareness of the Police Ombudsman and its independence from police remained high - 91% of respondents were aware of the Office and 89% believed the Office was independent of the police. policeombudsman.org/publicawareness

Delighted to have taken part in today's health and wellbeing event in Portrush Town Hall, organised by the Causeway LGBT+ branch of Unison.

The Police Ombudsman has concluded that the RUC investigation into the 1989 murder of John Devine was ‘seriously defective’. Mr Devine, a married father of three, was murdered in his home on 23 July 1989, when armed men shot him at close range. policeombudsman.org/JohnDevine

Made a complaint about police? How did your experience compare with our complainant satisfaction survey? policeombudsman.org/ComplainantSat…

Our congratulations to Paul Holmes, recently retired Senior Director of Investigations, who has been awarded an OBE for public service in the King’s Birthday Honours. policeombudsman.org/PaulHolmes

Mrs Marie Anderson, Police Ombudsman, has today issued a statement: policeombudsman.org/news/statement…

In its opening statement to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry today, the Police Ombudsman’s Office summarised the key findings of two investigations which examined the conduct of police in connection with the bombing. policeombudsman.org/OmaghOpeningSt…

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has recommended that the PSNI should commission an independent review of the murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in 1973 - after finding numerous failings during police enquiries into the murder. Read more: policeombudsman.org/MarianBeattie

A Police Ombudsman review of the PSNI’s use of ‘Attenuating Energy Projectiles’ (AEPs), commonly known as baton rounds, during public disorder in June has concluded that police commanders showed “considerable restraint” in their use of force.   policeombudsman.org/AEPsJune2025

We have published our latest annual report. It's available on our website here: policeombudsman.org/ar2025

The Quarterly Statistical Bulletin has been published. It shows that between April and June 2025 PONI received 706 complaints. This is a 1% decrease when compared to last year. It is also the lowest number of complaints received in the first quarter since 2020/21

If you're at #BelfastPride today you'll find the Police Ombudsman's stand in the #PrideVillage beside the Lagan Lookout. Drop by to chat to some of our staff about our work, investigating complaints about the police.

Looking for a new career opportunity? We are currently recruiting for: Senior ICT Support Officer Personal Secretary Deputy Head of Confidential Unit Interested? To find out more and apply, visit policeombudsman.org/jobs

Director of Investigations @NikkiDavis says messages sent by a police officer which were sectarian, racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, misogynistic and sexualised were “highly inappropriate and offensive”. The officer was dismissed. policeombudsman.org/offensivemessa…

The Police Ombudsman recommends a new policy between the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to deal with people who are intoxicated and refuse medical treatment after a teenager was knocked down and killed in County Antrim in 2018. policeombudsman.org/ShannonMcQuill…

Witness appeal policeombudsman.org/news/witness-a…