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The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) exists to increase public confidence in the police complaints system in England and Wales. It also investigates serious complaints and allegations of misconduct against the police and handles appeals.
Building evidence for the creation of an efficient and future-facing system that can be rolled out nationally.
Guidance for Police and Crime Commissioners on how to access the income loss recovery scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
The Civil Nuclear Police Authority oversees the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) and must ensure that their policing meets the need of the nuclear operating companies. CNPA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and...
Consultation launched to strengthen safeguards for child strip search including the requirement to notify parents and guardians when a child is strip searched.
Using retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices on heavy goods vehicles.
This series brings together all documents relating to drug testing on arrest.
Tom Winsor conducted an independent review of police officer and staff remuneration and conditions, published March 2011.
Organising a march, rally or demonstration - when you do and do not have to contact the police before the event
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is the independent body responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective British Transport Police force. The BTPA oversees the police force, sets its targets and allocates funding for its budget. It also deals with...
Recruitment for new Chief Inspector of HMCPSI launched.
Who to call in an emergency, like police, fire or ambulance services.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
The police super-complaints system allows designated organisations to raise issues on behalf of the public about harmful patterns or trends in policing.
The Ombudsman provides an independent, impartial police complaints system for Northern Ireland. Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland works with the Department of Justice (Northern Ireland) .
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
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