Complaints fall against police in the South East

Fewer complaints were recorded against Kent Police, Sussex Police and Essex Police between 2011/12.

• Essex Police received 838 complaints in 2011/12, 880 complaints were recorded against the force in 2010/2011, a fall of 5%.

• Kent Police received 742 complaints in 2011/2012, 778 complaints were recorded against the force in 2010/2011, a fall of 5%.

• Sussex Police received 706 complaints in 2011/2012, 745 complaints were recorded against the force in 2010/2011, a fall of 5%.