Working with the police
The PCC holds the Chief Constable to account, making police answerable to the communities they serve.
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Appropriate Adults
Appropriate adults are volunteers, who aim to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of vulnerable people in police custody.
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Police scrutiny and accountability
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has a responsibility to openly and transparently govern and scrutinise policing and crime issues in Cleveland.
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Ethics Committee
The Cleveland Police Ethics Committee exists to promote the highest standards of ethical conduct within Cleveland Police.
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Out of Court Disposal Scrutiny Panel
Out of Court Disposal (OoCD) are ways for police to deal with less serious, and often first time, offending that can be more appropriately handled without going to court.
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Independent Custody Visitors Scheme
Independent Custody Visitors carry out unannounced visits to police stations to check on the welfare of people in custody.