XIII. Conclusion 1.36 The initial purpose of the research was to identify the contributing factors of the detainees deaths in police custody. However, after analysing the data and the information collected during the visits, the Commission found that not only detainees experienced numerous problems, PDRM officers/personnel and staff also faced various difficulties. 1.37 Based on the findings from interviews and observations, the Commission discovers several problems and they are as follows: i. Condition of lock-ups: The lock-ups were very dirty and not suitable to be occupied by detainees. This was one of the factors which contributed to health problems among detainees and officers/personnel in-charge or who dealt with detainees. No emergency/medical aids or facilities in handling a situation where detainees were under the influence of drugs or alcohol; no experience in controlling or managing a situation requiring first aid, and these were among the issues raised to the Commission. ii. Health: Health issue was the main problem in lock-up management due to unavailability of Medical Officers in PDRM lock-ups. Lock-up Rules 1953 requires compulsory health screening on detainees, however it cannot be carried out as the no. of Medical Officers were not enough and there were no treatment rooms in several lock-ups being visited. In addition, PDRM officers/personnel were not trained to provide emergency aid. From the Commission observation based on the statistics provided by PDRM, health problems were among the causes of detainees deaths, followed by the deaths caused by the deceased’s own actions and lastly deaths due to foul play by the police. iii. Investigation facilities and remand application: Based on the findings from the interviews with detainees and IO/AIO, and the filed complaints, the Commission found that most investigations were carried out after arrests but 18