Volunteers are being sought in Dorset to help monitor the welfare of people held in police custody.
Volunteers are being sought in Dorset to help monitor the welfare of people held in police custody.
The Independent Custody Visiting scheme involves making unannounced visits to police stations to check detainees are being treated fairly.
There are currently fourteen volunteers across the county, but six more are needed, particularly in west Dorset.
Training and travel expenses are provided.

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