National Police Chiefs Council

Noted (AI summary) EEAST has approved (November 2021) the National Ambulance s.136 Guidance, is developing and implementing a new mental health care service model, and has developed a specific training session in relation to Acute Behavioural Disorder, including positional asphyxia for frontline staff. Bedfordshire Police is updating its local section 136 multi-agency policy, with a revised version due to be signed off this year and is incorporating guidance from a national ABD policy review into existing guidance for relevant policing areas. AACE confirms that the national S136 guidance has recently been revised, updated, and issued nationally and that on 1st February 21 they updated the acute behavioural disturbance guidance with wording to emphasise the need for close monitoring of a patient when restraint is used.

Noted (AI summary) The National Police Chiefs' Council acknowledges receipt of the letter and notes its contents. Sussex Police reviewed policies and procedures on radio use and found policy 594/2021 sufficiently robust. They have a Driver Behaviour Working Group reviewing trends and a point system for interventions. A training package is in development to remind staff of radio responsibilities.

Noted (AI summary) The Home Office acknowledges the concerns and outlines the police powers to deal with illegal raves, but states that decisions about deployment are operational matters for the police. They highlight funding to tackle drug supply, treatment services, and Project ADDER.

Noted (AI summary) The NPCC has undertaken a major refresh of the National Contact Management Strategy since 2015, with revised principles and practice that cover the issue of inappropriate channel selection. The report will be raised at the next meeting of the National Contact Management Steering Group. The Home Office is working to pilot and evaluate approaches to identifying and tackling high risk offenders, including adding suicide indicators to the list of potential risk indicators. Work is ongoing to review findings from domestic homicide reviews and academic research with a view to more accurately identifying key characteristics and risk factors for domestic homicides.

Noted (AI summary) The NPCC provides clarification on police vehicle speed limits and emergency equipment operation, stating that there's no national proposal to add further equipment activation indicators due to potential driver distraction.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the report but states that a response will be delayed due to an upcoming General Election. They will contact the office to agree on a new deadline once a new administration is in place. The College of Policing and NPCC are working with forces and medical service partners to address concerns related to Acute Behavioural Disturbance, including raising awareness and consistency in recognition and response. The Chair of the NPCC will write to all Chief Constables to bring the content of the PFD to their attention. Joint guidance between ambulance services and police forces is in development, overseen by a joint committee. AACE will share operational considerations with the National Directors of Operations Group (NDOG) for ambulance services, and will discuss the report at future meetings. St John Ambulance is providing additional Continuous Professional Development training around Acute Behavioural Disturbance. They have also raised the topic for inclusion in the latest version of the First Aid Manual.

Noted (AI summary) The NPCC acknowledges the concerns and explains its role in encouraging collaboration between forces, stating that it will share the report and IOM guidance with chief constables across the country, but does not have the authority to direct action. The Probation Service acknowledges the need for learning and improvement. The Greater Manchester IOM Framework is currently subject to review and your concerns will be considered as part of this review. Where deemed necessary further guidance or clarification including templates such as draft agenda, minutes and action logs will be included. Response contains no text. Response contains no text.

Noted (AI summary) The Royal College of General Practitioners highlights existing guidance on information sharing and safeguarding, and the LGA has highlighted the importance of learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews at a national level. The LGA is seeking further information on the legal duty to repair doors of private rented accommodation.

Noted (AI summary) Bedfordshire Police states that their officer training includes a module on managing choking detainees, and they issue officers with personal Pocket Face Masks. They believe their training complies with IOPC recommendations and College of Policing standards.