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Near Misses in Police Custody

This study was conducted in collaboration between the IPCC, the Metropolitan Police Service and Forensic Medical Examiners working in London. It presents figures on the prevalence of near misses (also known as near deaths) in police custody, explores their circumstances, and makes recommendations on custody practice.

12 March 2008

Near Misses in Police Custody: a collaborative study with Forensic Medical Examiners in London (pdf 914k)

A copy of the questionnaire used in the studies Near Miss Questionnaire (pdf 60k)