Extra checks were 'immediately put in place' the force's chief constable says.
The number of checks on intoxicated detainees in custody has trebled after concerns they were "at risk of self-harm".Inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services urged custody officers to carry out more frequent checks on detainees in a report.
Inspectors also said they still have concerns about high levels of use of PAVA incapacitant spray, which is similar to pepper spray, in confined cells and corridors. Ms Crew said: “We had one cause for concern, which requires immediate attention, and 10 areas for improvement which need attention over time to address.
Ms Moody said: “While the majority of people will not have experienced police custody first-hand, it does mean temporarily depriving them of their freedom.
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