Integrity line

We're specialists in taking information sensitively and anonymously from the public about a range of criminal activities.

We also offer these skills to the public sector and companies who want to provide a secure way for their staff to raise issues of internal wrongdoing. This commercial reporting line, called the Integrity Line, also provides an invaluable service to companies and other organisations as well as helping to raise funds to further our charity's work.

The Integrity Line can take information about a range of issues affecting your organisation: Fraud, theft, bullying, substance misuse, discrimination, health and safety, harassment and corruption issues.

Police Officers and police staff may be aware of colleagues and managers being involved in committing crimes or breaches of the discipline code, but say nothing because they fear the consequences of being identified as ‘the grass.'

Research shows that where a robustly marketed confidential reporting system is available, not only does this lead to perpetrators being identified but it also leads to a reduction in corrupt activity. The importance of enabling staff to raise concerns about misconduct within the Police Service has been highlighted both by the HMIC Thematic Report, Raising the Standards 2006 and the Commission for Racial Equality 2005.

Unfortunately, internal staff reporting lines are proven to be mistrusted and inefficient. Staff seldom raise compliance issues in-house, for fear of their identity and complaint becoming known. Unethical and unlawful activity may therefore go unchecked and can be allowed to undermine and destabilise the Police Service. An open culture is at the heart of good governance.

A system where police officers and police staff can by-pass the direct management line and go outside of the organisation to report malpractice is essential. When a concern is reported internally, the organisation can investigate and take corrective action, potentially avoiding the additional threat of devastating negative publicity.

The Integrity Line offers the solution. A fully independent, entirely anonymous reporting service for the police, provided by the charity Crimestoppers. We have been successfully handling anonymous calls from the public for nearly 20 years. Our brand is recognised by over 90% of the population and is highly trusted. The public rely on us to listen to what they know without asking who they are. Our customers know the benefits that the Integrity Line brings.

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