Custody and Detention (CDAP)

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The Custody and Detention panel was formed to review areas of police custody within Northumbria Police, which are of interest to the local community and where feedback from the panel will identify good practice as well as identify improvement within local policing. The panel will also support the scrutiny role of the Police and Crime Commissioner in holding the force to account.

Overview

The CDAP focusses on identifying issues relating to disparity and disproportionality, common themes and trends in custody along with best practice in the use of Police powers. It will ensure that the force’s work in custody is effective in line with Approved Professional Practice.

Terms of Reference – currently under review

Membership

The panel consists of a wide range of individuals who have experience of the custody environment allowing an expert insight into this area. The current list of CDAP panel members are as follows:

OPCC
Northumbria Police
ICV
Barnardo’s
Hay and Kilner Solicitors
Youth Offending Team Gateshead

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