ICV Handbook

Independent Custody Visitor Resources

This page provides Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) with access to the documents, guidance and reference materials needed to carry out custody visits in line with the Kent ICV Scheme.

These resources are intended only for trained and active ICVs. If you are looking for general information about the scheme or how to apply, please visit our public ICV page.

1. ICV Scheme & Force Background and Role Requirements

2. Coordinator Role Requirements

4. ICV Standard Operating Procedure

5. When Custody Records Can Be Viewed

6. How to Check a Custody Record

7. Completing an ICV Report Form

8. ICV Report Form

9. Bluewater Custody Suite Standard Operating Procedure

10. Deaths and Serious Incidents in Custody Standard Operating Procedure

11. A Death in Custody - Advice from the Independent Office for Police Complaints (IOPC)

12. A Death in Custody - Quick Reference Actions Flowchart 

13. Forensic Healthcare Practitioner Coverage

14. Ligature Knives Guidance

15. Menopause Guidance

16. Nicotine Replacement Therapy Guidance

17. Pre Charge Guidance

18. Post Charge Guidance

19. Prisoners in Custody

20. Religious Considerations

21. Religious Items

22. Storage of Religious Articles

23. Spit Hoods

24. Anti Racism Policy

25. Jargon Buster

26. ICV Home Office Code of Practise

27. UK Border Force Custody Suite Standard Operating Procedure