Stephen Lawrence: how family liaison officers became an integral part of policing in the wake of his murder
The murder and its aftermath set off a series of changes in police investigations, most notably regarding family liaison.
- The murder and its aftermath set off a series of changes in police investigations, most notably regarding family liaison.
- And the failure of family liaison was described as “one of the saddest and most deplorable aspects of the case”.
- Sadly, it took the murder of Stephen Lawrence for this style of policing to be recognised as an absolute right of bereaved families.
- It is now incumbent on the police to ensure that family liaison remains a priority and is properly resourced.