Police Reports?

[scottishlad]

Were police reports a thing and if so where can I access them? One of my ancestors drowned and does have an amended death certificate, however I’m curious to know more about the circumstances of that night and was wondering if the police would have had any information on it? He drowned and was brought into the police station where he was pronounced per his death certificate. Thank you!

[Ashtone]

There might be a newspaper report for the incident. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

[scottishlad]

There might be a newspaper report for the incident. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

There is a newspaper article which I’ve found, but it’s very brief and I feel is misleading and bordering on slander. That’s why I was hoping there may be a more objective, detailed report on the incident given the police were so directly involved.

[Ashtone]

What decade did it happen? You could Google "police reports" for Scotland for whatever century it happened.

Try this for starters: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/crime-and-criminals

This link will offer guidance, as well. Although most of the details relate to criminals.
https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/feature/how-to-find-scottish-criminals-in-your-family-history

[Rena]

I found one of my ancestors names listed on a county police website.   I was surprised as I'd already looked and asked the local town archives if they had anything which received a negative response.  Good job I carried on looking!!.

[scottishlad]

What decade did it happen? You could Google "police reports" for Scotland for whatever century it happened.

Try this for starters: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/crime-and-criminals

This link will offer guidance, as well. Although most of the details relate to criminals.
https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/feature/how-to-find-scottish-criminals-in-your-family-history

It was in the 1880’s. To clarify he was not a criminal and did not commit a crime. It was accidental drowning. His body was simply recovered by the police and he was pronounced within the police station. That’s why I was asking about police reports

[Ashtone]

Yes, I got that. But wanted to offer the links above anyway. Just in case they mentioned police report availability. Perhaps you'll find something using Mr Google. 

[scottishlad]

Yes, I got that. But wanted to offer the links above anyway. Just in case they mentioned police report availability.

Oh ok gotcha thank you I’ll take a look

[RJ_Paton]

Were police reports a thing and if so where can I access them? One of my ancestors drowned and does have an amended death certificate, however I’m curious to know more about the circumstances of that night and was wondering if the police would have had any information on it? He drowned and was brought into the police station where he was pronounced per his death certificate. Thank you!

Most Forces in Scotland destroyed all Reports/Paperwork after a period of between 5 and 12 years after the closure of the incident. e.g Glasgow City had a time period of 7 years.
Was there a Corrected Entry (RCE) with the death registration ?