Care in Custody: From police matrons to forensics
18 Jun 2025, 18:00 - 19:30
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An online talk on the history of women in the police service and the role of nursing in forensics.
The first women to work in police custody services included so-called ‘police matrons’. While not trained nurses, it indicates the complexity of healthcare work in police settings. In this online talk, Louise Jackson outlines the history of women in the police service, while Gethin Rees explains the recent development of a nursing role in forensics.
Image: Custody nurse © Charles Milligan
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