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Death Investigation Thematic Report - Aberdeen City

Meeting: 23/06/2021 - Public Protection Committee (Item 5)

5 Police Scotland - Thematic Report : Death Investigation - POL/21/142 pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Decision:

The Committee resolved :-

to discuss, comment on and endorse the report.

Minutes:

The Committee had before it the report from the Local Police Commander, Police Scotland which presented information regarding Investigation of Death within North East Division, including categories of death with specifics around offshore incidents and deaths involving children, use of technology by Officers first at scene and our mechanisms to support the welfare of Police Officers and Staff.

 

Prior to the presentation, Members heard that with respect to the pandemic situation, Police had broadly returned to business-as-usual and continued positive engagement with the community.

 

Members were presented an overview of the report and heard of the sensitive nature of these investigations and of the processes in place to assist staff and families.

 

The report recommended :-

that the Committee discuss, comment on and endorse the report.

 

The Committee resolved :-

to approve the recommendation.