Report on an incident in the Fremantle Offender Management Area 1 January 2017
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Summary
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The Corruption and Crime Commission investigated a woman’s treatment in police custody at Fremantle in cooperation with the police Internal Affairs Unit.
Its investigation concentrated on police conduct after the woman was injured during her arrest.
The Commission concluded that the collective failure to obtain medical care amounted to serious misconduct, despite adequate policies for injured detainees.
Its recommendation called for urgent consideration of an upgrade to the custody area to meet the Police Building Code.
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
Together, the failure of duty amounts to serious misconduct in the form of reviewable police action.
- Conclusion
Current WA Police Force policies and procedures in relation to dealing with injured detained persons are comprehensive and sufficient.
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Recommendations 1
Recommendation
The Commission recommends that the Government give urgent consideration to upgrading the Fremantle OMA to a standard compliant with the Police Building Code.
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Report on an incident in the Fremantle Offender Management Area 1 January 2017
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