Police officers sacked after man dies in custody
The two police officers were dismissed for heavy abuse, as they were dealing with a suspicious drunk driver who was arrested and later died.
A disciplinary panel found that PC Grant Mackenzie and PC Dean Hunkin’s Avon & Cornwall Police were severely abused and said that the Independent Police Behavior Office (IPC) was rejected on Thursday.
On July 13, 2023, Stephen Reardon, who was arrested in Cornwall on July 13, 2023, was arrested because he was not appropriate with drinks or drugs and could not provide a breath sample.
Officers emerged before a abuse panel accused of violating the standards appropriate to the execution of a police officer on the exercise of their duties and responsibilities related to Mr. Reardon.
IOPC said he was handcuffed and put behind a police van for a journey to the Newquay Police Station. He was uncomfortable during the journey.
Officers, after reaching the custody unit gave first aid in the garden of the station.
He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead by ambulance.
The incident was immediately directed by the force and an independent IPC investigation was conducted with the abuse of this week.
The panel decided that PC Mackenzie was rejected without notification and that PC Hunkin would not be notified if it was a police officer who was still serving.
Vice President Glen Mayhew said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr. Reardon, who has the greatest sympathy.
“The civil servants weakened the trust and trust in public power through their actions and did not fulfill their duties and responsibilities against Mr. Reardon.
“Devon & Cornwall police immediately referred to IOPC after this incident and cooperated with the next independent investigation.
“Because of Mr. Reardon’s upcoming investigation, it is not appropriate for us to comment more.”
IOPC, the details will be presented to the list of Policing College, both civil servants will be banned from policing, he said.
