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Police: Misconduct

Asked by Jim McMahonLabour (Co-op)Home OfficeTabled Answered 6 January 2026UIN 98856

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the number of (a) police officers (b) PCSOs and (c) support staff remaining on restrictive duties pending an investigation for misconduct in England.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The Home Office does not hold information on the number of police officers and staff currently on restricted duties pending an investigation for misconduct.

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