Recommendation 1
The IOPC recommends that Sussex Police review and amend their training for control room staff to ensure that it involves mental health episodes and that this reflects the full content of the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP).
This follows an IOPC DSI review whereby a man called Sussex Police repeatedly after reporting to them that he had been cutting himself with a piece of glass. Sussex Police initially requested an ambulance as they determined the Ambulance Service to be the lead agency to deal with such matters however, the decision resulted in the Ambulance Service calling for urgent police assistance following threatening physical and verbal behaviour from the man.
Do you accept the recommendation?
Yes
Addressed to: Sussex Police
Linked bodies:
Sussex Police