Report Summary
Issued 19 December 2024, this FOI response advises that information on incidents where police vehicles hit pedestrians is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
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Number of Incidents
- How many incidents were recorded in the last 5 years (broken down by year) where police vehicles hit pedestrians?
Severity of Injuries
- For each year, how many incidents resulted in:
- Fatalities
- Serious injuries (e.g., fractures, hospitalizations)
- Minor injuries
Location and Circumstances
- How many of these incidents occurred:
- During emergency responses (blue light calls)?
- During routine patrols or non-emergency situations?
- If available, a breakdown of incidents by borough or postcode area.
Speed and Traffic Violations
- How many of the recorded incidents involved the police vehicle exceeding the speed limit?
- Were any police officers found to have violated traffic regulations in relation to these incidents?
Outcomes and Accountability
- How many officers involved in these incidents were:
- Subject to internal investigation or disciplinary action?
- Found to have breached conduct standards?
- How many of these incidents resulted in a complaint or legal claim being made against the SP?
- Of these, how many were settled, and what was the total compensation paid out?
Vehicles and Training
- Were the vehicles involved marked or unmarked police cars?
- How many incidents involved specialist units (e.g., pursuit vehicles)?
- What training do SP officers receive to minimize risks to pedestrians when driving police vehicles?
