Commenting on the publication on the Police Ombudsman investigation into an INLA commemoration in Derry/Londonderry in 2021, Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledges the findings of the Police Ombudsman and has accepted its recommendations.
“It’s worth highlighting that operations of this type are amongst the most complex and dynamic we have to contend with. They often place our commanders in circumstances where they have to make significant decisions on the safety of the public and our officers with much less information than they would like.
“The Ombudsman’s recommendations are useful organisational learning points which we have already incorporated into the planning and operational response to such events helping us prevent any recurrence.
“We remain committed to learning, listening and continuously improving our organisational response and in that spirit will further reflect upon the findings of the Ombudsman’s full investigation to identify if there are any other opportunities to share feedback and good practice."