Coronial inquest recommends SA Police improve suicide training
A coronial inquest recommended South Australia Police enhance suicide training following the death of mental health advocate William 'Bill' Stockman in 2019. The coroner noted officers failed to adequately respond to Stockman's suicidal comments during custody. Eight recommendations were made to improve training and alter the detainee risk assessment process to better protect vulnerable individuals.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 04:39 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 04:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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