MACP-46 Response Historic AI-assessed

Implement First Aid training and testing to recognised standards in all Police Services

Recommendation

That training in First Aid including refresher training should include testing to recognised and published standards in every Police Service.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the College of Policing's national standards and guidance, first aid training for police officers, including refresher training, incorporates testing against recognised and published standards across every Police Service. According to the available evidence, this is consistent with the national standards and guidance provided by the College of Policing.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Inquiry Macpherson Inquiry
Report Macpherson Inquiry — Final Report 24 Feb 1999
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Themes & Tags
Staff training and development
Recommendation age 27.1 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates