End fear and discipline' police culture, says family of trainee who killed himself
Briefly

Anu struggled with his workload and felt bullied by senior officers. His family expressed that a policing culture rooted in fear must change, emphasizing support over discipline.
Joanne Kearsley highlighted the need for police forces to address mental health issues among officers, advocating for a supportive environment to prevent similar tragedies.
Elisheba Abraham stressed that policing culture based on fear leads to bullying, and called for a modern, supportive police force to retain valuable officers like her brother.
The family contended with the coroner's finding that Anu's death wasn’t preventable, asserting he was 'set up to fail' due to the harsh policing environment.
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