Autism policy for detainees 646/2022

FOI Reference: 646/2022

Request:

Autism Policy whilst detained in custody

Response:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

The below can be found in the Force Custody Policy with links to guidance for officers. Questions relating to autism are also asked during the risk assessment process when  detainees are being booked in.

The below can be found in the Force Custody Policy with links to guidance for officers.

3.5 Autism

3.5.1 The National Autistic Society (NAS) describe autism as a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. More information is available via their website.

3.5.2 A guide for police officers and professionals is also available on their website

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 13/09/2022)