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Councillor Boyes asked for an update in respect of the custody suite which was discussed at the last Panel meeting. The PCC responded that following that meeting the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner had considered how to engage the public for their views, and had invited public questions on the custody suite. An on-line meeting was then held to respond in detail to the queries raised.
Having completed the review, the PCC had approved the proposals for a central custody suite, with the additional requirement for the social value toolkit to be included in the procurement process. A key deciding factor for the PCC during her review of the proposals was the risks and responsibilities she had witnessed staff face in the custody suites. The new central custody suite would mitigate these risks and provide a better facility for both custody staff and detainees.