Mental Health Crisis Police Perspective DCI Steve Bean Public Protection Bureau Gloucestershire Constabulary
Mental Health Crisis Police Perspective Introduction National Picture Local Picture What are we doing about it? Conclusion & Questions
National Picture 20 million incidents; 20% MH linked = 4 million Bradley Report 2009 – Undiagnosed MH & LD in CJS & HMP Vulnerable victims (physical, sexual & financal abuse) Deaths in custody – 41 (past 3yrs) 21 had MH issues S.136 MHA detentions: 60,000hrs (cells) & 62,000hrs (health based PoS)
Local Picture Year-on-year decrease in s.136 to cells 78% male, 22% female 82% due to attempt suicide & self-harm 74% require restraint 30% sectioned
What are we doing about it? Concordat (September 2014) Internal development plan & external Concordat action plan Representation at meetings Strategic objective: Safeguarding Strategic assessment of MH demand
What are we doing about it? Performance framework – MHMF1 Review of multi-agency protocols Compass House custody suite IAMG – SWASFT & BTP now members VCS involvement e.g. SOBBS traumatic bereavement protocol
What are we doing about it? Co-location of MH crisis team @ GTEC ‘Mental Health Cop’ Inspector Michael Brown seconded to CoP CoP monthly newsletter CoP APP out for consultation Training, education & awareness raising
Conclusion & Questions? Contact details: 999/101 01452 753293 steve.bean@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk andrew.matheson@gloucestershire.pnn.police.uk …Thank you for listening