Recommendations - Humberside Police, January 2022
Recommendation date: 12 January 2022
Response due: 9 March 2022
Published: 28 January 2022
Custody and detention
Death and serious injury
This learning was identified following a Death or Serious injury report where a detainee in custody was able to hide a razor blade within the copy of the legal rights documentation prior to the custody search being performed. He later used the razor blade to self-harm whilst in his cell.
Recommendations (2)
Recommendation 1
Accepted
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends that Humberside Police use this case, within; officer training, force communications and policy/guidance, to highlight the need to maintain effective supervision of a detainee, especially prior to the completion of a search. This follows a Death or … Read more
Force Response
Accepted action: The current OST refresher training (April 2021 to March 2022) which is delivered to all Officers in Force as part of the Annual Licensing programme has ‘Searching of Suspects’ as part of the content. This is aimed at … Read more
Recommendation 2
Accepted
Recommendation
The IOPC recommends that Humberside Police consider implementing the use of metal detecting wands in their Custody Suites. This follows a Death or Serious Injury (DSI) incident whereby a detainee was able to hide a razor blade within a copy … Read more
Force Response
Accepted action: Wands already in use have been supplemented by a new supply so there are plenty and escorting Officers are being reminded by Custody staff to ensure their use on all detainees brought into custody. Communication is ongoing with … Read more