Independent Custody Visitors
Independent Custody Visitors (ICV's)
These volunteers visit police custody areas to check on the wellbeing of detainees and to ensure that their rights are upheld. They visit a local police station in pairs, unannounced, at any time of the day or night and provide an independent check on the welfare of the detainees in Custody, and the conditions in which they are being held.
Issues raised by volunteers are considered by Police Inspectors and updates are provided to me. The volunteers’ work offers protection to detainees and transparency of detention processes.
We receive support from the Independent Custody Visiting Association. Further information about the organisation can be found here: Independent Custody Visiting Association
Further information on the scheme can be found within the scheme terms of reference here: ICV ToR.
We are recruiting for Visitors!
Do you live or work within the Dyfed Powys area? We're looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join the Quality Assurance Panel.
The criteria for suitable applicants to become a Panel Member can be found within appendix A of the terms of reference here: ICV ToR
You can apply through the online E-form or through downloading our application form.
If you have any questions, or would like some further information then please contact the office, on 01267 226440 or email opcc@dyfed-powys.police.uk
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