Epilepsy Action 783/2023
FOI Reference: 783/2023
Request:
- What contact have Dyfed-Powys Police had from the college of Policing in regard to the REGULATION 28: REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS in relation to the death of Gaia Pope 2022?
- What epilepsy training have officers of Dyfed-Powys Police undertaken in the last five years?
- What is Dyfed-Powys Police’s policy regarding grading the risk of a missing person who has epilepsy?
Response 1:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police Freedom of Information Department has been advised that there is no information held in relation to this question.
Response 2:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
All officers complete a 1 day course that covers:
Focal seizures
Generalised seizures
Care and follow up care after someone has a seizure.
All trainers and First aiders in the workplace complete a 2/3 day course that covers:
Focal seizures
Generalised seizures
Care and follow up care after someone has a seizure.
All Custody staff complete a first aid course that covers:
Focal seizures
Generalised seizures
Care and follow up care after someone has a seizure.
Response 3:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
There is a missing person practice guide which details that when a person is reported missing the initial information is risk graded and enquiries ask about specific medical needs.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 09/04/2024)