A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock
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Summary
The report's own summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, pages 11 to 29
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The Criminal Justice Commission investigated a death following an arrest by police in Brisbane.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 11 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 12
The inquiry examined the arrest, treatment in custody, medical care and whether police-community relations influenced the apprehension.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 12 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 19 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 20 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 21 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 22
It concluded that the evidence did not establish excessive arrest force or subsequent mistreatment.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 19 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 21
The inquiry found insufficient evidence for manslaughter, official-misconduct or misconduct proceedings against police.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 23 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 24
It made six recommendations on custody assessments, training, vehicle communication, handcuffs and debriefing, and also supported the proposed local beat-policing strategy.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 28 · A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 29
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
There is not sufficient evidence to support a prima facie case against any member of the Police Service on a charge of manslaughter.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 23
- Conclusion
There was not sufficient evidence to support proceedings for official misconduct or misconduct against any police officer in relation to any of these allegations.
A report of an investigation into the arrest and death of Daniel Alfred Yock (5 April 1994), page 24
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