The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

Volunteers’ Week is held annually to recognise the contributions of volunteers across the UK. Marking the start of Volunteers’ Week 2026 (1-7 June), Kate Green APCC joint lead on Mental Health and Custody, has thanked those who volunteer as Independent Custody Visitors to ensure detainees are treated fairly and with dignity:

“Volunteers’ Week provides an important moment to pause and recognise the contribution of volunteers across our communities, and to say thank you.

“As APCC joint lead for Mental Health and Custody, I have seen first-hand the vital role Independent Custody Visiting schemes play in keeping people safe and ensuring human rights are upheld in police custody.

“These schemes are made up of dedicated volunteers who give up their time to serve their local communities night and day, visiting custody suites and speaking directly to detainees, checking on their welfare. Their work helps identify risks early, supports transparency, and strengthens public confidence in the way custody is overseen.

“So, thank you to every Independent Custody Visiting volunteer for your commitment, your care, and the difference you make to communities across Greater Manchester and beyond.”

Kate Green is APCC Joint Lead on Mental Health and Custody, and Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities for Greater Manchester.

The Independent Custody Visiting scheme is run by the Independent Custody Visiting Association: https://icva.org.uk/

Information on Volunteers’ Week 2026 can be found on the Volunteers’ Week website: https://lnkd.in/eGd6WP5U

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We currently have several roles advertised on our vacancies page, including Deputy Director for Communications and Public Affairs, Communications and Public Affairs Assistant and a range of policy and strategy roles at deputy director, manager and officer level.

Full details on the APCC website: https://apccs.police.uk/about-the-apcc/vacancies/

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APCC Chair Emily Spurrell marks Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition.

Full story: https://www.apccs.police.uk/apcc-chair-marks-police-staff-week-of-celebration-and-recognition/

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APCC Joint Leads on Economic and Cyber Crime, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Tijs Broeke have today welcomed the launch of the new Report Fraud service, operated by City of London Police.

➡️ https://www.apccs.police.uk/apcc-economic-and-cyber-crime-leads-back-launch-of-report-fraud-service/

APCC Joint Leads for Roads Policing, PCCs Joy Allen and Philip Seccombe, have commented following the publication of the government's Road Safety Strategy.

➡️https://www.apccs.police.uk/apcc-roads-policing-leads-response-to-governments-proposed-road-safety-strategy/

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APCC Joint Victims Leads, PCCs Matthew Scott and Clare Moody have responded following the publication of the government's violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy.

➡️https://www.apccs.police.uk/apcc-response-to-vawg-strategy/