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Publications
Equality Impact Assessments
An equality impact assessment is a process to see if the policy may have a negative impact on people on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Abandoned vehicles policy (PDF - 32kb)
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The Police have a clear duty in law to deal with property in an appropriate manner, safeguarding the interests of the legitimate owner and, as a consequence, vehicles that are found abandoned in appropriate circumstances will be recovered to authorised garages for safekeeping.
Adoption Provisions (PDF - 42kb)
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Allows the adoptive parent(s) of a child to take a period of leave to help the child settle into the family.
Adoption Provisions (MS Word - 99kb)
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Allows the adoptive parent(s) of a child to take a period of leave to help the child settle into the family.
Airwaves Radio (PDF - 20kb)
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This policy sets out the national standards and provides a standard framework for operational staff in relation to radio procedures and discipline.
Airwaves Radio Policy (MS Word - 97kb)
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This policy sets out the national standards and provides a standard framework for operational staff in relation to radio procedures and discipline.
Alcohol, Drugs, Substance Misuse or Abuse (PDF - 32kb)
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The aims of this policy are to create a climate where all police officers, police staff and members of the Special Constabulary recognise the need to create an environment where substance misuse is not tolerated and staff feel a genuine obligation towards openness and transparency when reporting such breaches of professional standards.
Alcohol, Drugs, Substance Misuse or Abuse (MS Word - 106kb)
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The aims of this policy are to create a climate where all police officers, police staff and members of the Special Constabulary recognise the need to create an environment where substance misuse is not tolerated and staff feel a genuine obligation towards openness and transparency when reporting such breaches of professional standards.
Anti Social Behaviour Guidance (PDF - 67kb)
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To provide a clear structure in how Staffordshire Police responds to, manages and solves Anti-Social Behaviour issues. The objective of this ‘contact and management of ASB victims approach’, is to achieve our strategic aim of identifying and protecting vulnerable people from harm; and, solving the quality of life issues caused by Anti-Social Behaviour within our communities.
Anti Social Behaviour Guidance (MS Word - 559kb)
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To provide a clear structure in how Staffordshire Police responds to, manages and solves Anti-Social Behaviour issues. The objective of this ‘contact and management of ASB victims approach’, is to achieve our strategic aim of identifying and protecting vulnerable people from harm; and, solving the quality of life issues caused by Anti-Social Behaviour within our communities.
Armed Forces Policy (PDF - 22kb)
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Dealing with Armed Forces Personnel who are reported Absent Without Leave, whilst engaged on exercise and when suspected of committing offences.
Armed Forces Policy (MS Word - 100kb)
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Dealing with Armed Forces Personnel who are reported Absent Without Leave, whilst engaged on exercise and when suspected of committing offences.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (PDF - 23kb)
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Ensure that officers use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in a manner that is ethical and compliant.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) (MS Word - 124kb)
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Ensure that officers use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in a manner that is ethical and compliant.
Body Worn Video Equipment (MS Word - 111kb)
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The aim of the policy is to provide a framework for officers that need to use body worn video equipment to record incidents
Body Worn Video Equipment (PDF - 43kb)
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The aim of the policy is to provide a framework for officers that need to use body worn video equipment to record incidents
Bonus Payment Scheme (PDF - 42kb)
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Allows for a bonus payment of between £50 and £500 to be paid for occasional work of an outstanding demanding, unpleasant or important nature.
Bonus Payment Scheme (MS Word - 98kb)
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Allows for a bonus payment of between £50 and £500 to be paid for occasional work of an outstanding demanding, unpleasant or important nature.
Business Interest - Secondary Working (PDF - 40kb)
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The business interest / secondary working policy allows staff to have a business interest / secondary employment as well as their role within Staffordshire Police.
Business Interest - Secondary Working (MS Word - 98kb)
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The business interest / secondary working policy allows staff to have a business interest / secondary employment as well as their role within Staffordshire Police.
Cannabis Warnings (MS Word - 102kb)
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The procedure reflects the national ACPO guidelines on policing the possession of cannabis as a class B drug and applies to cannabis possession for personal use only.
