This important role helps the PCC check on the welfare of people in custody.
Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)
This important role helps the PCC check on the welfare of people in custody.
ICVs visit Cleveland Police’s custody suites unannounced to check on the welfare and treatment of people detained there.
They check on the conditions in which detainees are being held and that their rights and entitlements are being observed.
Volunteers make a minimum of six visits per year. Visiting in pairs, IVCs talk to detainees and submit reports about their visits.
All applications to join the ICV scheme are considered on their own merits. The OPCC is looking for applications from all sectors of the community. It assesses individual circumstances against the needs of the post and suitability of the applicant.
Prior to starting in role, suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Similar Opportunities

There is an opportunity for a support coach within football on an evening. The volunteer will ideally enjoy playing football and have an interest in coaching or teaching children.

There is an opportunity for a support coach within table tennis on a Wednesday evening. The volunteer will ideally enjoy playing table tennis and have an interest in coaching or teaching children.

Join our volunteers of all ages and backgrounds from 9am to 4pm any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to carry out practical conservation tasks in Durham, Tees and the surrounding countryside. Contact us: 07 483050765 or north-east@tcv.org.uk