... to safeguard vulnerable people in custody. Findings The findings from this study identified a number of interesting themes that could be explored further in later studies. Overall, the respondents expressed frustration that vulnerable people find themselves in police custody for low-level crime, when...

...Ian Cummins Purpose The purpose of the paper is to report the findings of a small scale indicative research project. The project explores the assessment of detained persons in police custody by Forensic Physicians (FP). Design/methodology/approach A range of information was collected in every...

... misuse was identified as a clear risk factor. The police response is analysed and recommendations made for improved access to health care for those in custody. VIEW ED Research PE ER·RE paper A place of safety? Self-harming behaviour in police custody Ian Cummins University of Salford abstract...