Today a report was published by Lord Adebowale, the Chief Executive of Turning Point, into the handling of mental ill health incidents by the Metropolitan Police.  The Commission he headed was set up by the Commissioner, Sir Bernard HOGAN-HOWE, to examine how they could better police incidents connected to mental illness.  In particular, it was set up […]

The criminal trial of PC Maurice LEIGH and PC Neil BOWDERY was brought to an end today when the officers were cleared by a jury of wilful neglect.  Various questions remain about the incident which led to Mr HOLT’s death and to the events which preceded it – I certainly have loads. This is not the first trial […]

I am aware that several forces are reviewing, revising or writing afresh their internal policies on mental ill-health for staff.  Policies about a force’s duty of care towards their police officers and employees.  There are various reasons why this is very, very necessary and arguably overdue.  Like any organisation, the police service will have staff […]