Katie Kempen

Articles by: Katie Kempen

Periods in police custody: Making crimson waves and changing PACE

28th August 2018

Katie Kempen, CEO of the ICVA

Opinion: In October 2017, Sherry Ralph, COO for the Independent Custody Visiting Association highlighted the problem of custody suites routinely failing women experiencing their period. Fast forward ten months and the Home Office has just released consultation on revising PACE Codes C and H to ensure women are treated with dignity. IVCA Chief Executive Katie Kempen explains why the changes are vital.

The eyes and ears of the public: Custody Visiting and mental health

The policing response to mental health

1st August 2017

Katie Kempen, CEO of the ICVA

OPINION: Katie Kempen, Chief Executive of the Independent Custody Visitors' Association, looks at mental health issues in custody and how the ICVA can help to protect those in mental health crisis who find themselves in custody.

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Katie Kempen
Chief Executive, ICVA
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Katie Kempen joined ICVA from a senior management role responsible for leading change in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. During Katie’s time in Surrey, she led the development of a framework for victims’ services on behalf of Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wales. Katie also oversaw commissioning of specialist support to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Surrey. Katie’s previous role had been working with Surrey Police Authority from 2008, during which time she ran the Surrey ICV Scheme, until the appointment of the current Scheme Manager. Her roles within the Authority and the OPCC have seen her managing the communication function for the Authority including media engagement and the use of social media. She has developed, led and monitored various strategies, which include partnership and community engagement. Katie’s work also increased the capacity and capability of local voluntary organisations, overseeing reviews of their services and commissioning infrastructure and training allowing the organisations to professionalise and grow to increasing demand for their services. Previous to her work in policing, Katie worked in local government, notably in community engagement and social research roles.