Police related deaths

Noted (AI summary) The Metropolitan Police Service will develop additional training on recording property, especially regarding risk, and implement it in the "Street Duties" course for probationer constables. The officer involved in the incident has been spoken to and advised on recording property and circumstances for seizure. The Trust has discussed the concerns with Borough Lead Nurses and sent letters to nursing staff, highlighting expectations for patient searches, observations, and rapid tranquilisation monitoring. The Trust now requires formal training and competency assessment for staff conducting searches and observations, with Registered Nurses exclusively performing RT monitoring within eyesight for the first hour post-administration. The Department acknowledges the concerns and outlines actions taken by the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE & NHSI), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It highlights ongoing monitoring and planned inspections of ELFT.

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) Greater Manchester Police has conducted a review into the triage process of district safeguarding teams, is developing a triage training course including guidance on information sharing, and has recruited a Domestic Abuse Coordinator to ensure a consistent approach to MARACs across the force. Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership will present learning from the Serious Case Review to the Greater Manchester Quality Board and share it with commissioners of services for consideration. Trafford Council states it has already made significant improvements to policies and procedures since 2018 and believes the coroner's concerns are directed to central government. The CPS acknowledges differences in the definitions of a serial domestic abuser and explains the role of the prosecutor in relation to reasonable lines of enquiry. The Dept. of Health and Social Care notes the concerns raised, mentions a Serious Case Review and review of its action plan, and states that local authorities are responsible for commissioning health visitor services based on local needs. The Home Office describes national actions to manage perpetrators of abuse including College of Policing guidance, a review of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare's Law), and the introduction of new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) with associated training for police.

Noted (AI summary) The College of Policing explains its role and details existing guidance and learning material addressing the risks associated with Taser use, particularly multiple activations, and highlights the role of SACMILL in advising on medical issues. The Home Office acknowledges the concerns about Taser use and refers to existing policy, guidance, training, and scrutiny mechanisms. It states satisfaction that current measures are adequate but acknowledges every death in police custody is a tragedy.

Noted (AI summary) The Trust has implemented an additional recommendation that discharge of Crisis Team service users due to non-engagement must be discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting with senior overview, and clearly communicated to relevant parties. Legal advice has been sought and guidance circulated to staff regarding potentially dangerous packages. Royal Mail asserts that their processes for handling restricted and prohibited items are adequate and appropriate, given the legal restrictions on interfering with postal packets. They state that they do not intend to take any action in response to the report. The MPS is developing a Suicide Prevention Policy Document and Toolkit. An investigative standards document is also under development as guidance for police first responders. The Department of Health and Social Care describes actions taken to limit the availability of chemicals used in suicides, including working with a chemical supplier to identify suppliers on online retail platforms and noting eBay's global prohibition of the sale of the chemical. It also notes work with the media to improve suicide reporting and the publication of an Online Harms White Paper. The Home Office is aiming to establish a consultation this summer on possible amendments to the Poisons Act, which will include more obligations on online marketplaces including reporting suspicious transactions within 24 hours.

Noted (AI summary) Greater Manchester Police explained their procedures for allocating detainee cell space and the role of the cell allocation team and Custody Inspector. They also detailed officer training and procedures for handling detainees who may be confused or intoxicated, as well as explaining when a full custody record may not be completed immediately.