Covid arrests

Summary

The requester asked the Isle of Man Constabulary about risk assessments, specific factors, and protective measures used during arrests involving COVID-19 suspects during lockdowns. The authority confirmed that officers adhered to National Police Chiefs Council guidance regarding risk assessments, operational procedures, and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Key Facts

• Officers adhered to national guidance issued by the National Police Chiefs Council for arrests during the pandemic.
• Risk assessments were conducted in line with this national guidance.
• Operational guidance specific to the COVID pandemic was followed.
• Officers wore appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during arrests involving suspected or known COVID-positive individuals.
• The request was fully satisfied with all information sent.

Data Disclosed

• 3962853
• 2024-07-08
• 2024-07-25
• 2 pages
• 1 document
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Original Request

1. What risk assessment if any was conducted when arresting a person during a lockdown or circuit breaker? 2. What factors had to be considered (specific to Covid, which are not usually otherwise in place) when arresting a person during a lockdown or circuit breaker? 3. What measures were in place (that usually are not otherwise in place during 'normal times') when arresting a person who was suspected or known to be covid positive during a lockdown or circuit breaker?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Police Headquarters Dukes Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4RG

Our ref: 3962853 25 July 2024

Dear

We write further to your request, received 8 July 2024, which states:

"1. What risk assessment if any was conducted when arresting a person during a lockdown or circuit breaker?

1. What factors had to be considered (specific to Covid, which are not usually otherwise in place) when arresting a person during a lockdown or circuit breaker?

2. What measures were in place (that usually are not otherwise in place during 'normal times') when arresting a person who was suspected or known to be covid positive during a lockdown or circuit breaker?"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

When conducting arrests Officers would adhere to national guidance issued by the National Police Chiefs Council in terms of risk assessments, operational guidance and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for arrests relating to COVID pandemic.

Please quote the reference number 3962853 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely