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Radio 4,19 Jan 2010,40 mins

Who polices the police?

File on 4 Investigates

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In 2009, 2,445 cases, including allegations of police brutality, deaths in custody and serious negligence, were referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. But is it truly independent, and does its record over five years encourage public confidence? Gerry Northam investigates.

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