Inquest into the death of Brandon Clark

Case Number: 2022/20548

Findings Date: 16 June 2023

Magistrate: Erin Kennedy

CORONIAL LAW | death in police operation; stop and search; section 21 LEPRA; exercise of power to arrest; section 77 Bail Act 2013; breach of bail; decision to engage in foot pursuit; availability of flotation devices to assist police officers near large bodies of water; availability of training to assist officers when a person enters water to evade police

Responses

Recommendations

The NSW Commissioner of Police

1. That the NSW Commissioner of Police (“the Commissioner”) conduct a review of available water rescue equipment at Manning Great Lakes Police District, and give consideration as to whether any further equipment should be made available to police.

2. That the Commissioner give consideration as to whether any policy or training should be developed to guide police in relation to engaging in water rescues.