Inquest Continues - WE HAVE NURSES NOW

THE REASON I AM POSTING ABOUT THIS INQUEST IS IT REALLY IS WHERE MY JOB CAME FROM, AND THE OUTCOME WILL DETERMINE WEATHER THE SERVICE IS EXTENDED.

THIS LINK IS AN AUDIO NEWS PIECE ON YESTERDAY THAT IS WORTH LISTENING TO:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-21/assistant-commissioner-at-death-in-custody-inquest/4084374?section=nt


Police procedure shake-up after death in custody

By Allyson Horn
June 21, 2012 15:04:21

Alice Springs police Commander Michael Murphy said nurses have been introduced to the watch-house since the death of Mr Briscoe.

He said nurses work at the facility four nights a week to help identify when prisoners need medical help.

Commander Murphy also told the inquest of watch-house staffing changes.

There will now be a senior officer stationed there at all times.

On the night Mr Briscoe died, there were just two junior officers on duty.

Police say they have asked the Territory Government to fund the permanent stationing of nurses in all Territory watch-houses.

They say nurses are needed every hour of every day to ensure prisoner welfare.

The inquest continues.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-21/death-in-custody-police-procedures-change/4084526?section=nt