Police related deaths

Disputed (AI summary) Northumbria Police argues that it already has a system for reminding officers to inform suspects of the outcome of police investigations, that decisions to disclose information to employers can only be made on a case-by-case basis, and that providing information to employers as a 'fail safe' mechanism would be unlawful without the employee's consent, therefore no further action is deemed necessary.

Disputed (AI summary) The Metropolitan Police defends its officers' actions and states that there is no indication of misconduct. The IPCC investigation reported no matters of organisational learning other than a positive comment with regard to the use of body worn video.

Disputed (AI summary) North West Ambulance Service is exploring ways to minimise lengthy waits during high demand periods and has secured funding for additional frontline staff and new vehicles. It defends its coding system and response, citing pressures and circumstances at the time. The Department of Health disagrees with the coroner's concern, stating the call was correctly coded based on the information available at the time and the algorithm used is appropriate. They suggest the coroner contact the Priority Dispatch Corporation directly with concerns about the algorithm's design. Greater Manchester Police gave management action to an officer for lack of documentation, and addressed errors in recording inaccurate information. They propose to report back on wider work around vulnerability in October 2016. NHS England is conducting a review of ambulance coding systems and trialling a new system, taking into account previous similar calls and coroner's reports. Recommendations are expected in autumn 2016.