Whats Going On

Throughout September and October: Custody Visitor Open Days

Open days include, a tour of custody, a talk about the scheme and a question and answer session.

Camborne Custody Unit- Monday 13^th September 2010

Launceston Custody Unit- Friday - Friday 8^th October 2010

Charles Cross Exeter Custody Unit - Wednesday 6th October 2010

Charles Cross Custody Unit, Plymouth - Monday 20th September 2010

Barnstaple Custody Unit - Thursday 30th September 2010

Independent Custody Visitors are members of the local community who visit police stations unannounced to observe, comment and report on; the rights of the detainee; the health and welfare of the detainee and the conditions of the facilities of detention. Giving the public the chance to offer protection to both, detainees and the police, as well as giving individuals the chance to reassure their local communities and society at large. Devon and Cornwall Police Authority needs more volunteers. Their aim is to develop a volunteer panel which reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. Devon and Cornwall Police have said they would particularly welcome applications from members of all minority groups.

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If you wish to attend an open day or have any questions please contact Becki Brodest at the Police Authority either on 01392 268333 or by email Becki.BRODEST@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

October 30th & 31st: Plymouth Respect Festival

Plymouth's multicultural society with a fusion of music, performance, arts and information. The festival is based around the Guildhall and City Centre Plazas.

For more information about this years Plymouth Respect Festival, please contact our Plymouth office on 01752 224555 or visit the Plymouth Respect Festival website: www.plymouthrespectfestival.co.uk

October: Black History Month

Black History Month is a national annual observance for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African Diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October. Dr Suaad Genem-George our CDW for Families and Schools held meny multicultual events accross Exeter for the 2009 Black History Month, she also organised story telling at Exeter Library. Dr Genem-George is currently working on plans for 2010.

For more information about this years Black History Month local and national events, please contact Suaad Genem-George at the Exeter PDREC office, or look at the Black History Month website: http://www.blackhistorymonthuk.co.uk/