College of Policing

Noted (AI summary) • The College of Policing provides eLearning training for investigators on the national ‘College Learn’ platform. • These learning packages “Introduction to Communications Data,” sit within the Digital Media Investigators (DMI) modules. • This training is available for all police officers and staff across England and Wales.

Noted (AI summary) The RCRP Strategic Partnership Board acknowledges the concerns and explains that Right Care: Right Person (RC:RP) is an internal process for directing calls to the most appropriate service. They state that they will discuss call transfer and external communications with partner agencies. The Deputy Mayor will further consider with relevant agencies the options that will best meet the needs of the public, recognising that NWAS would not have powers of entry and would have to call GMFRS in the described scenario. They wish to take the time to consider the various options that will best meet the needs of the public. The College of Policing explains that Right Care Right Person (RCRP) focuses on internal triage processes between agencies, not on directing the public to specific services when calling for emergency assistance. They state they will continue to monitor emerging themes and risks with partner agencies.

Noted (AI summary) The NPCC Stop & Search portfolio will review the Regulation 28 document and work to ensure officers are equipped to resolve incidents such as these; they will work with other portfolios and stakeholders to provide the necessary training and guidance to ensure officers have a refreshed knowledge of all policing powers available to them. The College of Policing asserts that its Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Detention and Custody adequately addresses concerns about medical attention for individuals suspected of swallowing drugs, pointing to existing guidance on immediate medical response, arrest procedures, risk assessment, and information sharing.

Noted (AI summary) The College of Policing outlines existing guidance and practitioner advice for officers and staff regarding suspects of child sexual exploitation and risk assessment processes following release from custody, noting Mr. Brierley declined support offered. The Home Office acknowledges the report and expresses condolences, notes the relevant guidance provided by the College of Policing, and states that a review concluded appropriate support was provided to Mr. Brierley by Border Force. The NPCC is undertaking research to identify commonalities in post-custody suicides to establish a post-release risk assessment process and mandatory referral to support agencies, and has shared the PFD report with all UK custody leads with recommendations for investigative strategies. The Ministry of Justice believes the report should have been directed to the Home Secretary, as it relates to police investigative procedures, bail conditions, and Border Force (Home Office) matters.

Noted (AI summary) NHS England acknowledges the coroner's concerns regarding connectivity between mental health services abroad and in the UK, but notes that information sharing cannot be mandated for overseas healthcare providers. They highlight the work of the Regulation 28 Working Group in sharing learnings from PFD reports. The Home Office outlines the Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) approach, which GMP is rolling out, to ensure the right agencies respond to people in need of support, but defers to the College of Policing and GMP for specific issues. NWAS has provided feedback and reflection to the Mental Health Practitioner involved in the incident. They continue to deploy mental health Trust practitioners in NWAS control rooms and directly employ mental health practitioners for triaging calls. The DHSC acknowledges concerns about training for police officers, notification of carers for Mental Health Act admissions, connectivity between international and UK mental health services, GP practice list removals, and communication between mental health agencies, deferring to other bodies on some points and explaining existing policy on others. GMMH has emphasized the notification of carers following admission under the Mental Health Act through daily staff huddles and implemented a process to ensure written information is provided to carers within 72 hours of admission. GMMH will also carry out an audit to ensure staff are following guidance on safe transfers between teams by the end of March 2025. The College of Policing highlights the national 'Right Care Right Person' (RCRP) framework, supported by Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and a toolkit, along with a bespoke e-learning training package. They are in contact with Greater Manchester Police, who are implementing RCRP. The CQC acknowledges the concerns but states that they fall outside of its regulatory remit, particularly regarding GP practices and information sharing between agencies. It outlines its inspection methodology but takes no direct action. Trafford Council has reinforced expectations within Adult Social Care that staff must verify if the Police are responding to a call, reviewed and strengthened safeguarding processes, and invested in mental health management and practitioner capacity. Single agency recommendations from the Safeguarding Adults Review have been actioned. Response contains only blank pages.

Noted (AI summary) This is an appendix to the BSMHFT response, specifically the Trust's Missing Patient Policy. It outlines the actions to be taken when a patient is missing or AWOL, relating to Informal inpatients, Detained patients who are AWOL and patients in the community, read in line with National Partnership Agreement: Right Care, Right Person (RCRP). NHS England will issue guidance to health systems on reviewing Serious Incident investigations to ensure lessons are learned and changes agreed upon. A national oversight group has been set up to review concerns and issues with RCRP, and this group feeds into a ministerial working group. West Midlands Police (WMP) has provided additional RCRP training to call handlers and officers and produced an exhibit detailing the escalation point of contact for partner agencies to West Midlands Police. WMP has also emphasised the need for officers to gather information from all sources and record the rationale for decisions made, particularly regarding vulnerable people. The National Police Chiefs' Council clarifies the aims of Right Care Right Person (RCRP) and states that it appears the situation concerning Mr. Bari was treated as a missing person case from the outset by West Midlands Police, and therefore RCRP principles would not apply. BSMHFT has updated their Missing Persons Policy in line with Right Care Right Person (RCRP) changes, incorporating feedback from the inquest, and a new Executive Director of Quality and Safety/Chief Nursing Officer will be accountable for the policy. The updated policy includes a revised Appendix C form focusing on the reasoning for critical concern and requires formal notification from the police with their decision and reasoning if they have decided not to deploy immediately. The APCC provides background on its role and the role of PCCs in local policing, noting that it has developed guidance for members on the Right Care, Right Person approach. It states that the NPCC is reviewing the report to identify relevant national learning. The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the concerns raised, noting that local policies should align with the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and that local partners should reassess joint processes on risk assessment, communication, and escalation. They emphasise the importance of collaboration between policing and health partners. The College of Policing is undertaking a full review of the Mental Health APP, and the points raised in regard to officers having regard to the expertise of mental health clinicians will be included within this review process. They are also working to ensure that the Missing Persons APP is as clear as possible in relation to communication between police and mental health services. The Home Office outlines the rationale and purpose of the National Partnership Agreement (NPA) and notes that decisions on implementation of Right Care Right Person (RCRP) are for individual Chief Constables. They state that missing persons cases are outside the scope of RCRP and existing police procedures should continue to operate.

Noted (AI summary) Greater Manchester Police acknowledges the absence of a specific policy on handcuffing during search warrant executions, but states that use of force is a case-by-case decision guided by legislation, the National Decision Model, and consideration of occupants' vulnerabilities.

Noted (AI summary) The College of Policing updated the First Aid Learning Programme (FALP) in 2020, increasing recommended training time for both refresher and initial training for public-facing officers, now including basic life support and airway techniques. Annual refresher training is a core requirement of the FALP license. Response is a placeholder document.