Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Beverley Devanney
Ref: 2016-0485
Date: 24 Jun 2016
Coroner: Martin Fleming
Area: West Yorkshire (West)
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted a lack of formal training for police officers when responding to specific circumstances and requested consideration be given to the appropriateness of such training.
Date
24 Jun 2016
56-day deadline
7 May 2017 est.
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Responses identified
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Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted a lack of formal training for police officers when responding to specific circumstances and requested consideration be given to the appropriateness of such training.
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During the course of the inquest although it was apparent that Fareful and measured approach to Miss Devanney was beyond reproach, he informed me that there was no formal training to cover Officers when faced with such circumstances_ The MATTER OF CONCERN is as follows: Iwould request West Yorkshire to give consideration to the appropriateness of such training ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you have the power to take such action. YOUR RESPONSE You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 of its date; I, the Coroner, may extend that on request Your response must contain details of action taken Or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable for such action. Otherwise you must explain no action is proposed_ COPIES Ihave sent a copy of this report to: mother Chief Coroner Iam also under a to send the Chief Coroner a copy of your response. The Chief Coroner may either or both in a complete Or redacted or summary form He may send copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful Or of interest_ You may make representations to me; the coroner, at the time of your response about the RT3589 police police days period why duty publish release or the publication of your response by the Chief Coroner_ DATED this 24th of June 2016 kx-D Fleles_ M D. Fleming Senior Coroner RT3589 day -
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 26th January 2016 I opened an inquest into the death of Beverley Anne Devanney who, at the date of her death, was 39 years The inquest was resumed and concluded on 20uh June 2016. I found that the cause of death to be: la. Multiple Injuries The conclusion of the inquest was Suicide CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH At approximately 01.32 hourson Tuesdav 19th January 2016, and were called to attend a report of a female standing on the side of the barrier on Burdock flyover Halifax Miss Devanney had a history of mental ilL health and and alcohol misuse. Notwithstanding best actions and efforts to persuade her to safety, she suddenly jumped and fell from the bridge causing her to sustain multiple injuries consistent RT3589 aged wrong Way drug with a fall from a considerable height:
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Report details
- Reference
- 2016-0485
- Date of report
- 24 June 2016
- Coroner
- Martin Fleming
- Coroner area
- West Yorkshire (West)
Responses identified
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- West Yorkshire Police