March 18, 2025 | Incident and Crime Statistics , Firearm Offences
Request Number: FOI/13828
Category: Other
Subject: Hollow point ammunition
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request 1
Do the PSNI use hollow point bullets?
Answer 1
Yes
Request 2
Are hollow point bullets issued to frontline officers carrying the Glock 17?
Request 2
This is in the process of happening.
Request 3
If the answer to the above is yes, has the Policing Board been consulted on the use of this particular ammunition?
Answer 3
No, as this is to be in compliance with National Guidance from the National Police Chiefs’ Council to be in line with the other UK forces.