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Mental health and the criminal justice system

WebWhile some aspects of an individual’s condition may affect the person’s ability as a victim, witness or suspect, officers and staff should recognise and manage this in an informed …

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Mental health – detention College of Policing

WebA doctor’s authority (under the MHA 1983 s 5 (2)) allows detention for up to 72 hours. A nurse of the prescribed class, which usually means a mental health, learning disabilities …

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Mental vulnerability and illness College of Policing

WebThe Bradley Report (2009) and the Independent Commission on Mental Health and Policing (2013) reports into mental ill health and policing recognise that there have been …

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Wellbeing College of Policing

WebWe recognise that some officers and staff are exposed to a higher level of distressing experiences, materials and/or information. This exposure can affect mental and …

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Health, safety and welfare College of Policing

WebHealth and safety legislation. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides information to assist the police service in maintaining a balanced approach between operational …

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Responding to trauma in policing

Web1 College of Policing Responding to trauma in policing Contents Foreword 03 Background 05 Frameworks for action 06 Response policing? 07 The psychological risks faced by …

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Scene strategy College of Policing

WebManaging scenes. The way in which a crime scene is managed affects the quality, quantity and integrity of the material gathered. It is, therefore, essential that investigators identify …

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Right Care Right Person (RCRP) national guidance launched

WebOur RCRP toolkit – developed with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) – supports forces in England and Wales to implement RCRP successfully and …

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Safe and well checks College of Policing

Web4 mins read. When conducting safe and well checks (also referred to as welfare checks) on people who are vulnerable, the police are required to locate people at risk of harm and …

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Mental health crisis hotline launched by our National Police …

Web24/7 mental health crisis hotline for policing will launch next spring. The Home Secretary has confirmed investment in a new round-the-clock mental health crisis …

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Suicide and bereavement response College of Policing

WebSuicide and bereavement response. This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing. This guidance has been produced to enhance the …

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Introduction and strategic considerations College of Policing

WebIn response to these requirements, the College of Policing has compiled the following practice guidance: Mental vulnerability and illness ( Decision making, Communication, …

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Right Care Right Person – Humberside Police College of Policing

WebOverview. This is a smarter practice example.. Before the introduction of Right Care Right Person (RCRP), Humberside Police identified they were deployed to an average of 1,566 …

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Response, arrest and detention College of Policing

WebLawful arrest. Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) , a lawful arrest by a police constable requires two elements: a person’s involvement, suspected …

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Risk assessment College of Policing

WebHealth and safety risk assessments should be recorded in writing. Understanding risk is central to emergency response. The willingness to make decisions in conditions of …

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AWOL patients College of Policing

WebDefinition of ‘absent without leave’. The definition of when a patient is AWOL is contained in the MHA 1983 s 18 (1). This definition is key to understanding when police powers to re …

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Investigative interviewing College of Policing

WebPrinciple 1. The aim of investigative interviewing is to obtain accurate and reliable accounts from victims, witnesses or suspects about matters under police investigation. To be …

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Right Care Right Person toolkit College of Policing

WebRight Care Right Person (RCRP) aims to ensure vulnerable people get the right support from the right emergency services. It applies to calls for service about: …

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