Police honour volunteers who gave 33,800 hours of service

Police honour volunteers who gave 33,800 hours of service

"Volunteers are integral to Dorset Police and because of their devotion, communities across Dorset are safer places."

700 hours, 445 conversations and 176 visits – inside Surrey’s custody volunteering scheme - Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey

SURREY’S Police and Crime Commissioner is celebrating the work of volunteers who visit custody suites to check on detainees.  Lisa Townsend thanked those who dedicate their time to the Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) scheme as she marked national Volunteers’ Week.  In just 12 months, the volunteers – all specially-trained members of the public – dedicated 700 hours to ensuring the rights, wellbeing and dignity of detainees are respected in cus…