Hampshire Police Authority

24 September, 2002

Custody Visits to Police Stations - January to June, 2002

Report of the Convenor of the North Panel

1. Introduction

1.1. Panel Members continued to work efficiently during the six month period and the more recent recruits are now a valuable part of the team. Several panel members have been out of action for periods of time during the six months, but others have willingly undertaken their visits. It is noted that there are greater numbers of asylum seekers than has previously been the case.

2. Custody Visits made January-June, 2002

Station No. Visits Min. req No. No. seen No. unseen
Detainees

Aldershot 26 24 69 34 35
Alton 6 6 9 6 3
Andover 6 6 13 4 9
Basingstoke 27 24 69 35 34
Winchester 8 6 13 6 7
Farnborough 2 2 0 0 0
Fleet 2 2 0 0 0
Petersfield 3 2 0 0 0
Whitchurch 2 2 0 0 0
Yateley 2 2 0 0 0

Totals 84 76 173 85 88

3. Summary

3.1. Panel Members have been well received by Custody Staff and continue to enjoy a good relationship with them. The inability of custody officers to regulate the heating at Basingstoke is an ongoing source of comment by Panel members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be noted.

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