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The aim of this inspection, undertaken jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), was to assess the treatment of, and conditions for, individuals detained in the police custody centres at Oban and Clydebank, in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire.
The report provides an analysis of the quality of custody centre operations and the provision of healthcare services.
It also outlines key findings identified during our inspection and makes 18 recommendations for Police Scotland and for both NHS Highland and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
While the recommendations in this report have specific relevance for Oban and Clydebank custody centres, we recognise that some of these will be equally applicable to other custody centres across Scotland.
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Areas for improvement
Areas for improvement |
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The custody centres should review internal and external security features and take appropriate steps to mitigate risks. |
1 |
The Oban custody centre should ensure that the automated external defibrillator is situated in an easily identifiable position, with clear signage in place for direction to its location. |
2 |
The Oban custody centre should make safe ceiling lighting fixtures in cells, which in their current state are potentially removable or present a ligature risk. |
3 |
The Oban custody centre should ensure that custody constables have undertaken appropriate training relevant to the role, and have the required level of system access. |
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