About us

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We are the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the police complaints watchdog that oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales. We investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact and we set the standards by which the police should handle complaints. 

We are independent, which means that our decisions are made entirely independently of the police and government. Our vision is for everyone to be able to have trust and confidence in policing. 

To achieve this, we use our learning and recommendations from our work to promote high standards of professionalism and accountability in policing. Our evidence-based approach drives improvements in policing practices, for the benefit of the public and the police.