National Police Chiefs' Council

“We have worked closely with the Home Office and the British Medical Association to ensure there are strong controls in place in relation to an applicant's medical suitability which is one element of the application process that the police consider when deciding if an applicant can hold a firearms or shotgun certificate. An applicant is required to declare all relevant medical conditions upon applying and they must provide details of their GP. A proforma is then completed by their GP or an independent”

“We will update our own guidance to reflect that this potential gap exists if external prescribers are not sharing information, or have not been supplied by the patient with information that would be relevant”

“We are also introducing a new FEO Report Form for national use which will require more comprehensive detailing of enquiries undertaken, information received (from in person interviews, police systems and wider investigations deemed appropriate on each individual application) and the rationale for their view on suitability.”

“The practice of arresting officers risk assessments being formally completed prior to arrival at custody is inconsistent across forces. Best practice is being considered through the NPCC Betterment Workstream to include a nationally recognised pre arrival risk assessment in place to communicate risks and concerns that may have been raised.”

“It is recognised that there is a lack of information being recorded on custody detention logs. The College of Policing Hydra packages are in place to improve this and the NPCC are supportive of this training for custody staff. I understand that Sussex Police have now adopted this training.”

“Guidelines around supporting a LDS Practitioner as to when it is appropriate to undertake a formal mental health assessment when an individual is intoxicated is a matter for the LDS provider.”

“National guidelines are in place in the form of PACE Code C in relation to identifying vulnerability in police custody and the provision of an Appropriate Adult. It is not clear from the information in the report as to why the interviewing officer did not deem the support of an Appropriate Adult for Mr [name redacted] necessary in this case.”

“The policy describes the actions to be taken when a patient is missing or AWOL”

“The updated policy has included valued feedback from the inquest. I can inform you that the appendix C risk rating form that you saw at the inquest has been stepped down, due to emerging evidence in the area. The new version of Appendix C form is a decision recording form which also includes a section which sets out 'why the risk is considered to be present'. The form will be read out to the police in the recorded phone call and it will also be handed over to the police when they attend.”

“I will respond on these points in particular”

“the APCC has developed guidance for members on the Right Care, Right Person approach. The guidance, which was launched in April 2024, strongly encourages PCC oversight of the planning and delivery of the Right Care, Right Person approach to ensure vulnerable people receive the right support from the right services.”

“In June 2023, wrote to all Chief Constables, highlighting the need for preparedness in addressing related challenges. Briefing materials were circulated to all UK police and regional suicide prevention leads.”

“seeking to tackle at source the suppliers of harmful substances for the purposes of suicide”

“The act's illegal safety duties will apply to all in-scope 'user-to-user' services which allow users to post content online, or to interact with each other - including online forums. This means that once these duties are in force, they will be required to have systems and processes in place to proactively prevent users from encountering priority illegal content via their service and to minimise the length of time for which such content is present.”

“Draft NPCC advice on 'Requesting Missing Person Enquiries in Another Force and Transfers of Investigations' has been developed and has now been circulated to all forces for consultation.”

“Draft NPCC advice on 'Requesting Missing Person Enquiries in Another Force and Transfers of Investigations' has been developed and has now been circulated for comment prior to finalisation and wider circulation.”

“The NPCC/CoP Domestic Homicide Project started at the beginning of COVID. The first 12 month report reports on all domestic homicides between - March 2020 - March 2021.”

“the MPS will embed these changes across the whole organisation by 30th June 2022.”