Recommendation 1
The IOPC recommends that Derbyshire Constabulary should implement improvements in longer term safeguarding practices within high-risk investigations.
This recommendation was raised by the investigating officer as the result of a death or serious injury investigation. Suspects who qualify for a 'Fit to Release' assessment prior to release from custody, should be robustly safeguarded throughout the investigation by the following;
These changes will ensure that suspects are appropriately safeguarded and may help to prevent suspects taking their own lives.
Addressed to: Derbyshire Constabulary
Linked bodies:
Derbyshire Constabulary