IV. Objectives of the Research 1.10 The research objectives are outlined to meet the concept of the study which consists of the information obtained for the purpose of research on the deaths in detention. The findings and recommendations of the research are expected to improve the practices, laws and policies regarding treatment towards detainees, logistics, and PDRM administration in general. The Commission hopes the proposed improvements can be carried out periodically within a time frame that can be realistically implemented by the police and relevant ministries. 1.11 Objectives of the research are summarized as follows: i. To obtain the information regarding the deaths in police custody; ii. To propose recommendations and improvements on laws and policies; addition and improvement of the infrastructure and facilities at police detention centres; iii. To identify best practices nationally and internationally that can reduce the total number of deaths in custody; iv. To create/develop and produce suitable training module on human rights regarding deaths in custody for PDRM; V. Research Question 1.12 Based on the Commission observation, there is a systemic problem from the aspect of laws and execution; procedures and facilities for investigation; the condition of detention centres; and the health status of detainees under police custody. The welfare of officers/personnel and staff involved in carrying out their duties is aslo an issue because death of detainess will have an impact on PDRM members as a whole. In elaborating the recurring problem in more details, the observation and research not only focus on detainees but also on PDRM officers/personnel and staff who are directly involved with detainees. 4