Report on an inspection visit to police custody suites in West Yorkshire Police
This report describes our findings following an inspection of West Yorkshire Police custody facilities. The inspection was conducted jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and the Care Quality Commission in September 2023. It is part of our programme of inspections covering every police custody suite in England and Wales.
The inspection assessed the effectiveness of custody services and outcomes for detained people throughout the different stages of detention. It examined the force’s approach to custody provision in relation to detaining people safely and respectfully, with a particular focus on children and vulnerable adults.
To help the force improve, we have made two recommendations to it and the Mayor of West Yorkshire. These address our main causes of concern.
We have also highlighted a further 15 areas for improvement. These are set out in section 6 of this report.
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West Yorkshire Police has improved its custody services, but further changes needed