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Student custody visitors training for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Introduction	Values, Attitudes and Skills
Pre-Session	Procedures and Processes
Getting Started	Concluding the Course
Background and Context	Responsibilites, Codes of Practice and National Standards

Getting Started

Present Knowledge Questionnaire

1. Name three categories of people who will not be appointed as independent custody visitors?

2. Can you name four parts of a custody area which may be inspected?

3. For what reason(s) may an independent custody visitor’s
accreditation be terminated?

4. Where, other than a police station, may a visit be carried out?

5. Is an independent custody visitor entitled to see a detainee’s custody record?

6. Where should police officers be during a visit?