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| The number of complaints made against police in England and Wales has reached a record high. | The number of complaints made against police in England and Wales has reached a record high. |
| There were 34,863 cases involving complaints in 2013-14, figures from the Independent Police Complaints Commission show. | There were 34,863 cases involving complaints in 2013-14, figures from the Independent Police Complaints Commission show. |
| The figures show a 15% increase on the previous year - and the highest since the IPCC was established in 2004. | The figures show a 15% increase on the previous year - and the highest since the IPCC was established in 2004. |
| The IPCC said the rise was clear in the majority of police forces. | |
| The highest number of complaints were regarding police neglect or failure in duty, followed by complaints about police being rude or intolerant. | |
| The largest percentage increase in complaint cases year-on-year was recorded by Northumbria Police, which went from 401 complaints to 794, a rise of 98%. | |
| The next biggest rise was recorded by City of London Police, where complaints rose 90% from 123 to 234 between 2012-13 and 2013-14. | |
| More than one allegation can be included in a complaint "case" and the police watchdog said some of the increase was due to the broadening of the definition of a complaint. |