Manitoba judge recommends specialized police-paramedic team for crisis interventions after five deaths in custody.

A Manitoba judge's inquest report recommends establishing a specialized team of police and paramedics to address crises, following the deaths of five men in police custody in Winnipeg between 2018 and 2019. Each man suffered from drug-related agitation and required immediate medical care while being restrained by police. The judge advocates for a combined response from law enforcement and medical professionals for individuals in distress needing urgent assistance.

October 25, 2024
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