Introducing Learning the Lessons 42 on Police Custody August 2023

Posted on 25 August 2023

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Issue 42 includes nine new case studies, plus:

·       Tony Maggs, the College of Policing’s lead for custody, discusses new national training designed to raise awareness of key risks in custody. The National Appropriate Adults Network discuss its new vulnerability identification tracker and other resources designed to help forces. HMICFRS highlight three key areas of focus for custody suites following recent inspections. Louise King, Director of the Children’s Rights Alliance for England, talks about the impact of police detention on children, and their call to action. The Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody discusses the significance of learning from police-related deaths in custody. Dr Miranda Bevan introduces a new video designed for family members acting as appropriate adults in custody. Sherry Ralph from the Independent Custody Visiting Association shares concerns on anti-rip clothing, and the action forces can take now. A detention and escort officer and a healthcare professional working in custody share insights about how learning informs their work.

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