Recommendation - Humberside Police, February 2021
Recommendation date: 4 February 2021
Response due: 1 April 2021
Published: 4 March 2021
Domestic abuse
A female reported to police the behaviour of her ex-boyfriend who had been harassing her. During completion of the Domestic Abuse , Stalking , Harassment and Honour based Violence (DASH) form, the victim highlighted that the perpetrator suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and had threatened to take his own life. The male subsequently took his own life before the police had opportunity to speak with him about the alleged offences.
Recommendations (1)
Recommendation 1
Accepted
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends that Humberside Police reviews its domestic abuse policy and includes clear guidance for officers dealing with cases where they are informed by the victim of the perpetrators suicidal threats or ideation. The guidance should detail how officers … Read more
Force Response
Accepted action: The recommendation is accepted by Humberside Police who are grateful for the assistance of the IOPC in identifying learning from this tragic matter. As part of our ongoing Domestic Abuse review and action plan, the following action is … Read more