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Police should record medical information
That where police officers in charge of prisoners acquire information relating to the medical condition of a prisoner, either because they observe that condition or because the information is voluntarily disclosed to them, such information should be recorded where it may be accessed by any other police officer charged with the supervision of that prisoner. Such information should be added to the screening form referred to in Recommendation 126 or filed in association with it.
Priority for Further Work:
High
Relevance and potential impact | |||||
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Low (0-2) | Moderate (3-4) | High (5-6) | |||
Extent of action taken and evidence of outcomes | High (5-6) | ||||
Moderate (3-4) | |||||
Low (0-2) | |||||
Background
The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) highlighted serious gaps in how police share important health and safety information about people in custody. It found that poor communication between officers, especially during shift changes or between arresting and watch-house staff, put detainees at risk. The Commission stressed the need for clear systems and station orders to make sure all officers understand their responsibilities and that vital information is passed on properly.