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Vancouver Inquest calls for video cameras, more first aid training for police
VANCOUVER – A coroner’s jury examining the death of a 58-year old woman in Vancouver more than a year ago is recommending more training for police.
Cheryl Ann Cowan suffered a heart attack after she was arrested for breaking into her former husband’s home in December of 2014.
She died after spending more than a week on life support.
A three-day inquest has determined Cowan’s history of abusing alcohol and a lack of oxygen to her brain were factors in her death.
Witnesses also testified Cowan had no medical attention for several minutes after she was found unconscious in a police wagon.
Non-binding recommendations made by the five-member jury include more first aid training for police and jail employees, as well as the installation of video cameras in vehicles transporting suspects. (Roundhouse Radio)
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