2022/25545 - Neurodiversity Training

REQUEST

 Q1. Does your police force provide mandatory training for its officers, in handling those with neurodiverse conditions, who come into contact with Police?

Q2. If yes to Q1, could you provide details of this training? This might include how long it lasts, a brief outline of what is covered etc.

Q3. If your police force does not currently provide mandatory training for its officers in this area, could you please confirm if neurodiversity awareness training is in the process of being introduced?

Q4. Could you provide any copies, if they exist, of your force's protocol/guidance documents for handing those with neurodiverse conditions (for example at arrest, or in Police custody).

 RESPONSE

Section 21 – Information Reasonably Accessible by Other Means

The exemption applicable to the information you have requested for this question can be found at Section 21 of the Act and this refusal notice is issued under Section 17.

I am engaging the Section 21 Exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Information Reasonably Accessible by Other Means.

The information you have requested can be found at the attached link below:

2022/25395 - Training on Neurodiverse Conditions | Gwent Police