Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

Help those in custody

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ARE you interested in ensuring the welfare of people in custody and transparen­cy within the police?

Police and Crime Commission­er for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is currently looking for Independen­t Custody Visitors (ICVs) to help scrutinise the way Cheshire Constabula­ry ensures the welfare of detainees.

There are three custody suites operated by Cheshire Police in Blacon (Chester), Runcorn and Middlewich.

ICVs make unannounce­d visits and speak with detainees, ensuring that they have received access to things they are entitled to including food and drink, solicitors and phone calls.

To find out more please visit www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/volunteeri­ng/independen­t-custodyvis­itor

If you would like an informal chat about becoming an ICV you can contact Karolina Kardas, Research and Volunteer Support Officer, at karolina.kardas@cheshire.police.uk

 ?? ?? ● Police and crime commission­er for Cheshire John Dwyer with volunteers
● Police and crime commission­er for Cheshire John Dwyer with volunteers

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