The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation
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Summary
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The Crime and Misconduct Commission investigated whether an arrest that left a young man seriously injured was lawful and whether police used excessive force.
The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 5
The CMC concluded that the arrest was lawful, the force was not excessive in the circumstances and criminal or disciplinary action against the officers was not warranted.
The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 5
The CMC considered a neck restraint more likely than capsicum spray to have caused or contributed to the injury.
The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 5
Its six recommendations concerned mental illness training, decisions about detention and restraint, and monitoring restrained people’s breathing.
The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 17 · The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 18
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
There is no basis for referring the matter to the Commissioner of Police for disciplinary action.
The arrest of Samuel Hogan: A CMC Investigation (August 2005), page 17
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