Excited delirium training

Freedom of Information Act request number: 2022-016

Version date: 13/01/2022

The Operational Training Department have provided the following information:

1. The training of your force regarding excited delirium (ED) or acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) 

College of Policing (CoP) digital input for all public facing members of staff and control room. Input during First Aid Training

2. When officers have dealt with ED/ABD, is it recorded anywhere? 

If force is used – Use of Force form. If medical incident First Aid Report Form

3. Is it required to use a Taser with someone who is exhibiting ED/ABD symptoms, and if so, what are the recorded numbers of such a use? 

No

4. When was training first introduced regarding ED/ABD, and when were the latest updates on said training?

2015. Latest update from the CoP was 2021

5. Who are the expert police trainers on ED/ABD in your force?

Personal Safety and First Aid Trainers