Use of force oversight still a concern in Cumbria says HMIC

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Use of force oversight still a concern in Cumbria says HMIC

HMICFRS found that while there has been an overall improvement in the force's custody services since 2015, its governance of use of force 'isn't good enough' and hasn't really improved.

Date - 24th March 2023
By - Cash Boyle

Cumbria Constabulary has been asked to implement processes which properly scrutinise its use of force in custody after HMICFRS concluded it can't currently show that such use is always necessary, justified and proportionate. The...

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