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A tragic inquest into the death of mental health advocate Bill Stockman has exposed critical failures in South Australia Police procedures — and sparked urgent calls for reform. Despite Stockman’s repeated suicidal statements during custody, officers dismissed them as routine, ignoring a warning that could have saved his life. Coroner David Whittle issued eight vital recommendations, including revamped training for recognizing suicidal risk and mandatory questioning of all detainees — even those who seem “just saying things.” While SA Police have made some changes, the coroner insists they’re not enough. This case underscores the urgent need for systemic improvements to protect vulnerable individuals in police care.

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