'This is less about individual officers’ actions and more about our organisation not getting things right from the outset.'
The PSNI has aplogised for its "shortcomings" in the investigation into the death of Katie Simpson after an Ombudsman report said the force had failed her family.
In recent months it has received two further complaints regarding the case, including one which alleges criminal wrongdoing by a member of the PSNI with a new investigation into this being launched. “It is clear that we were not rigorous enough in our pursuit of all potential lines of enquiry and did not act quickly enough in responding to some of the concerns that were raised around Katie’s death.
“As a result of these shortcomings, the Police Ombudsman recommended misconduct proceedings in relation to six officers*. However, it is important to note that this is less about individual officers’ actions and more about our organisation not getting things right from the outset. “Whilst violence against women and girls is a societal issue and is one which we cannot deal with on our own, we have worked diligently with local community groups and support services over the last two years to develop specialist training packages, and the experiences of women and girls are at the forefront of this.
Co Derry Co Armagh Police Ombudsman
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