Chapter 1 – Introduction This chapter includes background information of the thematic study such as the scope, objectives and methodology of the research, the approach, the visited places and the limitations of the study. The objectives of the study are 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 no. of deaths in custody; iv. To create/develop and produce suitable training module on human rights regarding deaths in custody for PDRM; The Commission has visited 47 police stations and lock-ups throughout the country and interviewed the respondents as shown in table below: Respondent Total no. Detainees 373 Sentry personnel 129 Investigation Officers/Assistant Investigation Officers 275 Officer in-charge of station 46