New national line to root out corruption and abuse within the police

Today (Thursday March 14th) sees the launch of the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service. This is a national service – powered by Crimestoppers – to support the public to speak up about corruption and abuse by police officers, staff and volunteers. 

People can report anonymously - or confidentially if they are willing to leave their details for the force investigation team to ask additional questions. 

This service has been commissioned by the NPCC (National Police Chiefs' Council) and the APCC (The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners). The launch follows the success of the Metropolitan Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Hotline, also run by Crimestoppers. 

By providing an alternative reporting route, more victims will be able to come forward so that action can be taken to help restore public trust and confidence in policing.  

The service is also about protecting the majority of decent police officers, staff and volunteers from the harm caused by those who are not fit to serve. 

The Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service covers information relating to officers, staff and volunteers who:

• Provide information or influence in return for money or favours.
• Use their policing position for personal advantage - whether financial or otherwise.
• Cross professional boundaries or abuse their position for sexual purposes.
• Abuse or control their partner, or those they have a relationship with.
• Engage in racist, homophobic, misogynistic or disablist conduct, on or off duty, in person or online.

Find out more here