Surrey seeks Appropriate Adult Service for police custody support.
Surrey County Council is procuring an Appropriate Adult Service to fulfill its statutory duties under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The service ensures that children and vulnerable adults detained or interviewed by police have an appropriate adult present when a parent or guardian is unavailable. The provider will safeguard the rights and welfare of these individuals during police custody. The contract likely covers the Surrey area and requires experience in social care or criminal justice settings.