Custody Visiting

Volunteers are being asked to come forward if they are interested in checking the welfare of people held in Police custody.

Custody visitors make unannounced visits, in pairs, to Police stations to observe, monitor and report on the welfare of people held in custody. By opening Police stations to independent examination, people can get a better understanding and knowledge of Police practices.

To be a custody visitor you should be over 18 years old, live within Edinburgh or the Lothians and Borders and be able to make informed judgements in which the community can have confidence.

If you are interested in becoming a Custody Visitor, or would like more information, please contact Hannah Scott on 0131 529 4121 or email: policeboard@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Further details are also available at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/lbpb

Find out more about a Custody Visitor’s experiences.

Download a copy of the Custody Visiting leaflet.