Police related deaths

Concerns summary Investigations into railway suicides by BTP and Network Rail risk missing vital mitigating measures by too readily assuming a single point of access, rather than keeping an open mind about alternative routes.

Concerns summary GMP officers lack understanding of ACT markers and policies cause delays in missing person investigations. A national ANPR system for vehicle tracking is not fully implemented, leading to missed alerts.

Concerns summary Police failed to record and investigate a sexual offence allegation against a vulnerable patient, denying her victim support. There was also a lack of clear multi-agency strategy for complex cases involving trauma and alcohol misuse.

Concerns summary A mental health ward failed to prevent a patient from retaining dangerous contraband despite searches. Staff made false observation records due to a culture of impunity, and critical monitoring protocols after rapid tranquilisation were not followed.

Concerns summary A significant delay in activating motorway warning signals and communication failure between agencies, combined with the lack of an internal review, indicate a missed opportunity for learning.

Concerns summary Police training was inadequate for assessing intoxicated individuals, monitoring breathing, and there is no suitable facility for acutely intoxicated homeless people found on buses.

Concerns summary Deficient risk assessments failed to incorporate local knowledge, inadequately addressed vehicle blind spots during reversing, and did not mandate crucial mitigating measures like cameras or banksmen.

Concerns summary Police training inadequately addresses detainee health in non-emergency situations, with officers lacking vital sign measurement skills. There was ineffective safety officer monitoring, poor leadership and risk assessment during restraint, and insufficient paramedic input.

Concerns summary Police failed to record an assault as a crime, preventing the provision of appropriate victim support and signposting for a vulnerable individual with known vulnerabilities.

Concerns summary Police lacked appropriate fire drop keys and training for emergency access to communal properties, causing delays in attending a deceased person's address.

Concerns summary Systemic failures in domestic abuse management included inadequate police training on risk assessment and coercive control, poor information sharing with CPS, and insufficient use of protective measures like bail and DVPNs.

Concerns summary The police investigation into a child sexual assault lacked specialist officer involvement, experienced significant delays, and provided insufficient support to the complainant.

Concerns summary Failures in police investigation of a sexual assault included employing untrained officers, mishandling referrals, poor victim communication, and inadequate facilities, compounded by mishandling a missing person's report.

Concerns summary There is no national NICE guidance on Acute Behavioural Disturbance, which is vital for emergency services and police, contributing to a rising number of related deaths.

Concerns summary There is insufficient independent data and understanding regarding the lethality and incremental risks of multiple Taser activations, potentially leading to deficient police training and unsafe use.

Concerns summary The provided concerns text is incomplete, preventing a proper summary of the identified safety issues.

Concerns summary Lack of formal risk assessment for prisoners in van docks, failure to search suspects, poor handover between officers, inadequate custody record keeping, and conflicting guidance on prisoner positioning for aspiration risk were critical concerns.

Concerns summary Many police officers are not up-to-date with mandatory Emergency Life Support training, and monitoring compliance is difficult, leading to critical delays in commencing CPR.

Concerns summary Surrey Police lacked written policies for Welfare Officers, particularly regarding specialized training, effective communication with professional standards, and appropriate arrest locations for serving officers.

Concerns summary The approximate age of moped riders was not communicated to the police tactical team, omitting a relevant factor for risk assessment and decision-making.

Concerns summary Police officers' lack of knowledge regarding seafront lifeline locations caused critical delays, and public awareness of sea dangers, particularly under the influence, is insufficient.

Concerns summary Inadequate police call handler training led to incorrect advice not to move a patient and failure to involve ambulance services, compounded by underutilization of a new 3-way call system.

Concerns summary Northumbria Police failed to communicate the discontinuation of an investigation, hindering the employer's ability to inform the employee and the Safeguarding Board from progressing their duties.

Concerns summary The current partnership agreement inadequately addresses mental health crises in private places, creating a gap in effective agency response where police powers are limited despite their primary responsibility.

Concerns summary Police training should emphasize recognizing that struggling to resist arrest can be a struggle to breathe or silent choking, and highlight the need to manage public intervention.