Police related deaths

Noted (AI summary) West Yorkshire Police has implemented changes including a quarterly review by the DCI at Professional Standards, an annual review by the Head of Professional Standards, and quarterly meetings between the senior leadership team at Professional Standards and senior leaders at the IOPC. The IOPC acknowledges the concerns and highlights existing guidance and the ongoing Transformation Programme to improve timeliness, but states that primary responsibility for welfare rests with the officer's force.

Noted (AI summary) West Midlands Police restructured the Public Protection Department in 2019, increasing staff allocated to DA investigation and replacing Domestic Abuse Teams with Adult Investigation and Adult Complex Investigation Teams; they have also established a scrutiny panel with the CPS to review decisions where no further action is taken. West Midlands Police restructured the Public Protection Department in 2019, increasing staff allocated to DA investigation and replacing Domestic Abuse Teams with Adult Investigation and Adult Complex Investigation Teams; they have also established a scrutiny panel with the CPS to review decisions where no further action is taken. The Home Office highlights the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan, committing to assist in funding the rollout of Domestic Abuse Matters training and funding the College of Policing to develop a new module aimed at investigators of domestic abuse; they also mention the Police Uplift Programme and additional funding for West Midlands Police. The College of Policing has created a 'DA Matters' training package for police responders focusing on coercive control, delivered by DA charities, and has rolled out the Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment tool (DARA) to every force in England and Wales. West Midlands Police is publishing a revised Domestic Abuse policy with an initial response action checklist and will launch it with a tailored communication and briefing package; they have also created an improvement plan to increase the number of Domestic Violence Protection Notices and Orders. The Police and Crime Commissioner acknowledges the coroner's report and highlights ongoing efforts by West Midlands Police to address domestic abuse, while also noting resource constraints and the impact of cuts to public services.

Noted (AI summary) The Royal College of Emergency Medicine states that provision of medical cover to police custodial units does not fall within its remit. The IOPC will not be undertaking an investigation but is satisfied that the reflective practice review process can be used effectively to prompt reflection and insight into this incident. The Metropolitan Police Service will implement the Reflective Practice Review Process (RPRP) for the officer in question, which will include an opportunity to reflect on the missed opportunity to offer an apology to Mr. Taylor's family; the officer's line manager will also identify any additional training needs. The Department of Health and Social Care outlines the process and considerations involved in allowing police officers to carry salbutamol inhalers, noting it would require a change in legislation, and would need to be initiated by the Home Office, after consulting the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and undertaking public consultation; it also highlights NHS England's focus on preventer inhalers and monitoring by GPs.

Noted (AI summary) GMP has revisited its Graded Response Policy (GRP), implementing a new GRP on 1 February 2022 using the THRIVE framework for risk assessment. They are also implementing a new IT system called 'Sherlock' by August 2022 to improve information storage and access in the FCC. The IOPC acknowledges the report and highlights its power to make organisational learning recommendations to relevant bodies. They state that GMP has a legal obligation to respond to the recommendations in writing by 20 July 2022.

Noted (AI summary) The Mayor acknowledges the concerns regarding police pursuits but states that operational policing is under the Chief Constable's control. The Mayor highlights existing governance structures and oversight of ethical considerations around police pursuits. West Yorkshire Police details actions taken in response to concerns about police pursuits, including re-evaluating local arrangements, liaising with national leads, updating training, and revising risk assessment processes. They also describe post-incident procedures and national efforts to standardize driver training.

Noted (AI summary) CTPHQ now has CT Nominal Management specialist trained officers who will attend all future CT MAPPA (Category 4) cases and are responsible for designing and delivering a risk management plan (RMP). West Midlands Police exceeds national guidance for visits to Registered Terrorist Offenders/Pathfinders. The Learning Together Network CIC states it cannot take steps on the recommendations as it did not employ staff or run partnerships, and will be dissolved in January 2022. The Office for Students will write to all registered higher education providers in England, making them aware of the report and asking them to consider changes to their approach to risk assessment of events, programmes, and information sharing. The College of Policing acknowledges the concerns raised and states its commitment to supporting other bodies in achieving improvements in terrorist offender management. They provide broader offender management training products and guidance and will work with partners to ensure they are updated. CTPHQ now has CT Nominal Management specialist trained officers who will attend all future CT MAPPA (Category 4) cases and are responsible for designing and delivering a risk management plan (RMP). West Midlands Police exceeds national guidance for visits to Registered Terrorist Offenders/Pathfinders and now feed this into the MAPPA panel. The Secretary of State will engage with the higher education sector to encourage action to implement the recommendations and officials have spoken to the Office for Students to encourage them to take action. Officials have also engaged with HMPPS to design a new framework to define roles and responsibilities of prisons and higher education providers. The University of Cambridge has created a new policy and guidance for staff and students working with people who have offended, and the Institute of Criminology has developed a Risk Assessment Form for all activities. The University has also stopped delivering the Learning Together programme. The government is legislating a new power of personal search through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, allowing police to stop and search terrorist offenders on license under certain circumstances. MoJ accepted recommendations relating to the Fishmongers' Hall attack. A new framework is being designed for Learning Together activity in prisons. Statutory guidance on MAPPA meetings will be strengthened, and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill includes a power for police to search terrorist offenders on licence.

Noted (AI summary) The Home Office acknowledges the concerns and states that police forces are operationally independent and it is for Greater Manchester Police, the NPCC and the College of Policing to address the issues raised. The NPCC and College of Policing note the concerns and explain that the Victims Code was updated in April 2021. They state that forces are not encouraged to give out mobile phone numbers and provide guidance for officers receiving emergency calls.