Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

05/06/2026

The Information and Communications Unit has published its Annual Reports and Surveys. This includes a report on Police Officer satisfaction with services provided by this Office. They are all available on our website www.policeombudsman.org/statistics-and-research

31/05/2026

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has been notified about the discharge of a firearm by police during an incident in Downpatrick today (31 May) when a police officer was struck by a stolen patrol vehicle.

Director of Investigations, Nikki Davis, said:

“Our thoughts are with the police officer who has been injured during the incident in Downpatrick and their colleague who was present.

“In line with standard procedures, the Police Ombudsman’s Office was notified by the PSNI about the discharge of a firearm and our investigators attended the scene. We have been gathering relevant information, including any available video evidence, to assess the circumstances”.

26/05/2026

Police Ombudsman investigators have today (Tuesday 26 May 2026) arrested a serving PSNI officer on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in public office relating to abuse of position for sexual purposes.

Following a referral from the Chief Constable last year, the officer was previously arrested on suspicion of similar but separate offences, as well as intimidating a witness and misusing police I.T. systems.

18/05/2026

06/05/2026

Great engagement as always with the young people - appreciate their time and participation and look forward to the next meeting.

At the latest Youth and Policing Partnership Forum meeting last week, young people spent the evening discussing key policing issues with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Policing Board with the aim of developing a better understanding of the agencies’ roles and also sharing their own voice on policing matters that affect their lives and communities 🩵🩷🧡💚❤️

Chris Quinn
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Policing Board
VOYPIC
Children's Law Centre
Northern Ireland Youth Assembly
Alternatives Restorative Justice
NIACRO
Cara-Friend
Addni Childrens Charity
Diverse Youths

24/04/2026

Interested in joining us?

We’re recruiting for a Principal Legal Officer and a Payroll/HR Administrative Officer.

✅Flexible working, including hybrid working
✅Generous leave policies
✅Access to NICS pension scheme

Like to know more? Visit http://policeombudsman.org/jobs

23/04/2026

The Information & Communications Unit has published the Quarterly Statistics Bulletin. It reports PONI received 3,037 complaints in 2025/26. This is a 2% decrease from last year and the lowest number of complaints received in the last four years. www.policeombudsman.org/statistics-and-research/quarterly-reports

17/04/2026

Representatives from the Police Ombudsman’s Office this week met with members of the Policing Board’s Performance Committee to discuss our recent report about cases involving abuse of position for sexual purposes by police officers (APSP).

Read more: https://www.policeombudsman.org/NIPB-APSP

09/04/2026

Police Ombudsman investigators have found no evidence to support an allegation of criminal wrongdoing made about a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson.

Read more: https://www.policeombudsman.org/news/KatieSimpson