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How to report a person who's gone missing or a child who's run away - including if you lose contact while they're abroad
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
Tell the council if you're worried that an older person is being neglected, threatened or being taken advantage of - also known as 'elder abuse'.
The MGDD is a set of forms used by forces in England and Wales when dealing with drink and drugs driving offences.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Report any threats to national security - such as terrorism and espionage - to MI5 (also known as the Security Service)
Community sponsorship is a way that community groups can be involved in supporting the resettlement of vulnerable people fleeing conflict.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Scale-up Worker visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Prove your right to live in the UK. Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are no longer valid.
Police community support officers (PCSOs) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
Indefinite leave to remain if you've left the armed forces - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You can apply for indefinite leave to remain if you're in the UK on a Turkish Worker visa or a Turkish Businessperson visa.
Use this form to declare relevant foreign offences, and forfeiture of a personal licence in the past 5 years, before you apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol.
If you’re being stalked, contact the police or get advice from organisations including the National Stalking helpline.
Get help if you're applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Contact your police and crime commissioner (PCC) to make a suggestion on how your local area is policed or complain about your PCC.
Nominate a group of volunteers for The King's Award for Voluntary Service including eligibility and supporting a nomination.
Organising a march, rally or demonstration - when you do and do not have to contact the police before the event
Report fly-posting to your local council - posters, stickers or bills put up without permission of the property owner
Children under 10 who break the law can be given a Local Child Curfew, a Child Safety Order or can be taken into care
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