Some debate has resulted from this morning’s post about ‘gaps’!  I want to suggest that what I’m trying to highlight has to a degree been mis-interpreted so I’d like to add to my first thoughts without editing them and or by extending the post.  A part 2 is required! A comment has been made that the […]

<<<  Delighted to post my first guest blog, by Chief Constable Simon Cole from Leicestershire Police.  Mr Cole became ACPO Lead on Mental Health and Disability in 2011. >>> Taking over an ACPO Portfolio always seems to bring with it a very steep learning curve.  As ACPO’s new lead for mental health and disability I […]

I’ve tweeted and blogged previously that there are some limited circumstances in which police officers may find themselves without powers to act in a healthcare situation to keep people safe, but without being able to ensure or motivate an NHS response either. My comments about this have caused some to think I’m advocating an extension […]