SASKATOON – Saskatoon police detention cells may soon have paramedics in place 24-7 after a jury released its findings following the inquest into the death of a man in police custody.
Christopher Hiebert was 34-years-old when he was found unresponsive in a detention cell on September 9th, 2009, just hours after he was arrested at his parent’s home on fraud and theft charges.
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He died shortly after at Royal University Hospital and the cause of death was overdose of pain and depression pills.
Besides having a paramedic on duty, the jury also recommended a sergeant should take over regular cell checks instead of a commissionaire.
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