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January 20, 2026 | Discipline and Misconduct , Misconduct

Request Number: FOI/16615

Category: Discipline and Misconduct - Misconduct

Subject: PSD Investigations

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 (PSNI) does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.

Question 1
How many new investigations did PSD have in 2025

Answer 1
PSNI can confirm that PSD commenced 158 new misconduct investigations in 2025.

Question 2
How many investigations in 2025 were resolved within specified time frames

Answer 2
There are no specified time frames for the completion of misconduct investigations.

Question 3
How many investigations in 2025 were delayed or not resolved/investigated in a timely manner

Answer 3
As above, there are no specified time frames for the completion of misconduct investigations.