Independent Custody Visitors are members of the local community who visit police stations unannounced to check on the welfare of people in police custody. Visits are random and can take place at any time in the day or night.

The role of Dorset Police Authority is to ensure that an Independent Custody Visiting Scheme operates effectively in Dorset. The scheme itself operates independently of both the Force and Authority.

In this area of the website you will find further information on our Custody Visiting scheme and on Independent Custody Visiting in general.

Please click here for the Independent Custody Visiting Annual Report 2009/10 >