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9 January, 2009
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Published: 10 October, 2008
DAMNING criticism of Northern Constabulary’s failings to properly investigate a claim some of its officers were influenced by the Freemasons has prompted the force to reassure the public that complaints are handled fairly.
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The Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland (PCCS) ruled this week the force failed to handle the allegations in an acceptable manner.
Commissioner Jim Martin is now recommending police fully investigate the complaint, made in relation to a long-running case involving two members of the public.
One man, named Mr A in the commissioner’s report, made an accusation of threatening behaviour against another man. A police sergeant and constable visited the second man’s home in November 2006, but he subsequently claimed officers were not interested in what he had to say.
He believed officers were working to Mr A’s agenda due to the influence of an external organisation.
Although there is no mention of the Freemasons in Mr Martin’s report it is this group which is believed to be involved.
Mr Martin ruled the force failed to handle in an acceptable manner allegations about an individual officer and a part of the force being under the influence of an external organisation.
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