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Get involved in our silver-accredited volunteer scheme |
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Our Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) scheme has been recognised with a national silver award. The Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) has developed a quality assurance framework to assess how well schemes comply with the code of practice that governs custody visiting. This is the third year that schemes have been assessed under the framework, and have been able to gain quality assurance awards to recognise the value of their work. Warwickshire’s scheme was presented with a silver quality assurance award by ICVA earlier this month. About our ICV scheme ICVs are trained volunteers from the local community who make regular unannounced visits to police custody suites. They work to ensure detainees’ rights and welfare are being properly safeguarded. Visits are always conducted in pairs and visitors are accompanied by custody staff for safety. During a visit, ICVs speak with detainees about their experience in custody, checking whether: their rights and entitlements have been explained and provided their welfare needs, such as food, hygiene and medical care, are being addressed the conditions of the custody environment are appropriate ICVs maintain strict confidentiality at all times. After each visit, volunteers are expected to complete a report summarising their findings. These reports are reviewed by the OPCC and are used to hold Warwickshire Police to account, ensuring that any concerns or necessary actions are followed up promptly. Get involved We're currently recruiting for more volunteers to our (award winning) scheme, so if you or someone you know may be interested, check out our website for more information and details of how to apply: www.warwickshire-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/volunteering
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