Devon and Cornwall police have suspended the three Exeter police officers facing manslaughter charges after the death of city church caretaker Thomas Orchard.
Today the CPS has announced the charging decision in relation to the death.
Mr Orchard, who suffered from schizophrenia, had been restrained while in a cell and lost consciousness half an hour later, eventually slipping into a coma.
He died at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on October 10.
Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said: "Our thoughts are with the family of Thomas Orchard at this difficult time.
"The two-year long investigation that has followed has been difficult for all of those involved.
"The case was subject to an immediate referral to the IPCC by the Force and has been independently conducted by them since 2012. The Force and all officers and staff involved have fully co-operated with investigators from the IPCC and, latterly, the Health and Safety Executive throughout their investigation."
Mr Sawyer added: "We note the decision announced by the CPS today, regarding the Police Officer and two members of Police Staff to be charged with criminal offences. No further criminal action will be taken against three further officers and a contractor who was working within the custody centre.
"As a result of being charged a decision has been made that the officer and two members of staff have been suspended and this will be continually reviewed.
"We will continue to give appropriate welfare support to those officers and staff concerned.
"We also await further information from the CPS regarding any potential corporate proceedings against the Force. In due course a report will be produced by the IPCC which will provide us with an opportunity to understand if there are any lessons to be learned which have not already been addressed by the Force."
Mr Sawyer added: "Devon and Cornwall Police take 25-30,000 people into custody each year and we remain committed to ensuring that they remain safe and receive a high standard of care from us."
