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Detention of a person by Police for a mental health assessment

12 July 2018

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a person detained by Police for a mental health assessment should have been constantly monitored while in Police custody until he was able to be assessed by a mental health professional.

Public Report (PDF 602 KB) Media Statement
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