Vancouver Inquest Calls For Video Cameras, More First Aid Training For Police

The Canadian Press, 14 Jan, 2016 12:02 PM

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.

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