In writing this I am mindful that ‘any’ fatality, serious injury or injury in these types of circumstances will and quite rightly bring...

Acute Behavioural Disturbance and Excited Delirium are terms that are not recognised by the World Health Authority. Since 2005 the term...

Personal safety has become a paramount concern for individuals and communities alike. Understanding the importance of personal safety and...

How many near-miss incidents go unreported leading to missed opportunities for individual welfare and well-being support, particularly if...

In the complex landscape of workplaces, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is paramount. Observations, when incorporated...

Up to the year ending March 2023 overall there were 2.1 million offences against the person recorded.  This was a 20% rise compared with...

I was reading several news articles related to inquests, where several things stood out. In one case, a point that particularly caught my...

Ignoring the medical implications or the potential for injury when training or discussing physical intervention techniques, even if they...

When creating an incident report or statement to justify the use of reasonable force, it is crucial to provide a clear and accurate...

Let’s have a look at this complex legal dilemma Self-defence is a fundamental concept in criminal law, allowing individuals to protect...

No one should be moved up or down stairs if they are violent or if you reasonably foresee that they might become violent during the...

44% of 400,000 Door Supervisors have required hospital treatment following physical assaults. Therefore, is it time for Door Supervisors...

I was recently contacted about the fact that a pain compliance technique was being taught during a training cause. The point from the...

Retail Trust releases results of a new survey showing that: · Two-thirds think verbal and physical attacks have got worse in the last...