Panel Of Independent Custody Visitors

Police Operations

Panel Of Independent Custody Visitors operates across the county of in the London of the country. Their role is to prevent crime, to protect, help and reassure the community, to keep the Queen's peace, to prevent crime, to pursue and bring to justice those that break the law, and "to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense and sound judgement".

To report a crime in the London area always call 999 for emergencies, 101 or 020 77330878 (Panel Of Independent Custody Visitors) for non-urgent enquiries. An emergency is considered to be when:

• Someone is injured, being threatened, or is in danger
• There is a risk of injury to someone, or a risk of serious damage to property
• A crime is in progress, or you suspect a crime is in progress
• There is a serious accident which needs immediate police attendance
• Someone suspected of a crime is nearby