Oversight Newsletter - August 2026

In this newsletter you will find information on:

• Our recent series of workshops on violence against women and girls
• The status of findings made by the IOPC when we uphold an investigation review
• Upcoming sessions for new starters in professional standards departments
• A request for feedback on Learning the Lessons 47 (use of force)
• Reminders of our recent communications about IOPC enhanced engagement and the use of transcription for oversight meetings
• Answers to questions on timeliness reporting on complaints handled otherwise than by investigation and delayed DSI referrals