Injuries sustained by officers in Hainault in April 2024

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.045896

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. Can you tell me if RIDDOR reports were made in respect of injuries sustained by officers in Hainault on 30 April 2024.
2. Can you tell me what, if any, recommendations were made by any bodies in respect of any referrals made as a result of this incident.
3. Finally, can you indicate if any changes were made to the general risk assessment for patrol officers in light of this incident.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose some of information to you. Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Reason for Decision

The MPS is able to disclose the answers to Questions One (1) and Three (3) today in full.

In respect of Question Two (2) the MPS is disclosing the recommendations requested but is also required to engage the following exemptions to redacted information;

Section 40(2) - Personal Information
Section 31(1)(a) - Law Enforcement

Disclosure

Q1 - Can you tell me if RIDDOR reports were made in respect of injuries sustained by officers in Hainault on 30 April 2024.

Yes, HSE were notified of injuries sustained by officers during this incident, in accordance with RIDDOR.

Q2 - Can you tell me what, if any, recommendations were made by any bodies in respect of any referrals made as a result of this incident.

Information pertinent to this request is held as follows;

[REDACTED]– Understand the situation re Refresher Taser Courses and availability
[REDACTED]– PC [REDACTED]PAVA to be tested by PPG in first instance
[REDACTED]– Review of training in terms of proxemics and situational awareness
[REDACTED]– Review of edged weapon training
[REDACTED]– Review of tactical options available when dealing with an armed suspect
[REDACTED]– Reminder of 10 second triage principles and need to conduct primary and secondary survey
[REDACTED]– [REDACTED] a review needs to take place around combined PPST and ELS learning objectives to ensure the triage of colleagues post assault is not forgotten
[REDACTED]– Reminder of handcuffing to the rear stack position and the risk that comes with front stack
[REDACTED]– Reminder of need to control and secure prisoners even if in handcuffs
[REDACTED]– Reminder of the need to conduct a safe and systematic search and use of S.32 PACE powers. [REDACTED].
[REDACTED]– Guidance to be issued around securing of exhibits and prisoner property
[REDACTED]– Review of the process of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing following a Traumatic event
[REDACTED]– Op Hampshire policy to specifically address issue around the timing of statements being taken

Q3 - Can you indicate if any changes were made to the general risk assessment for patrol officers in light of this incident.

No changes were made to the General Patrol Risk Assessment as a result of this incident.