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Publications
Policy and strategy
A range of policies and strategy plans.
Armed Forces (PDF - 14kb)
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1. Policy Purpose and key drivers The aim of this policy is to give cohesive and up to date procedures for when dealing with Military Personnel in the most common of circumstances in the public arena.
CS Spray Procedure (PDF - 25kb)
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The aerosol incapacitant is only issued to officers who have attended a Force approved training course and is aimed at providing those officers with a tactical advantage in a violent encounter.
Child Rescue Alert (PDF - 14kb)
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Child Rescue Alert (CRA) is a partnership between the police, the media and the public that seeks the assistance of the public where a child has been abducted and it is feared that they may be at risk of serious harm. The aim is to quickly engage the entire community via media (TV, and radio) in the search for the child, offender or any specified vehicle through reports of sightings to the police.
Community Engagement (PDF - 27kb)
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This policy is introduced to provide a framework to assist Police Officers and staff when engaging with members of the public.
Compassionate and Dependents Leave Policy (PDF - 31kb)
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This document outlines the policy for the granting of time off for officers and staff in times of emergency.
Custody Policy (PDF - 21kb)
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The purpose of this policy and the associated procedures is to provide a corporate approach to processes within Staffordshire Police Custody facilities in keeping with the standards as set out in the Safer Detention manual.
Data Protection Manual of Guidance (PDF - 410kb)
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Each chief officer (as ‘data controller’) has a legal obligation to ensure that all processing of personal data, by or on behalf of their police force is in accordance with the Act.
Data Protection Policy (PDF - 39kb)
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The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) was implemented on 1st March 2000 and replaces the 1984 Act. The DPA gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them.
Disclsoure Manual Chapter 18 (PDF - 41kb)
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The Disclosure Manual is issued under the terms of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996. Chapter 18 of the manual provides specific instructions and guidance for Police Officers and Police Staff who are witnesses in court proceedings, concerning the disclosure to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of certain convictions and cautions for offences, misconduct findings and other matters explained later in this procedure.
Drink Drive - Station & Hospital Procedures (PDF - 14kb)
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The aim of this policy is to bring together the many strands of activity concerned with the evidence gathering procedures relating to investigations into people driving, in charge or in control of conveyances with alcohol and/or drugs above prescribed limits as laid down in legislation.
Ethical Interview Policy (PDF - 19kb)
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This Policy aims to introduce clear directives and procedures to address unresolved issues or concerns against individual members of the Force when all other investigative methods have been utilised or rejected as being inappropriate.
Force Information Sharing Agreements 2011 (PDF - 33kb)
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Read the Force's Information Sharing Agreements for 2011
Force Licensing procedure re Temporary Event Notices (PDF - 29kb)
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Force Licensing procedure re Temporary Event Notices covers requests from the public to hold a temporary event at a venue or premises where alcohol and or entertainment will be part of the event
Freedom of information (FoI) (PDF - 19kb)
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This policy sets out the systems and procedures through which Staffordshire Police will meet its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘the Act’).
General conditions of contract - Terms and conditions (PDF - 39kb)
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Terms and conditions for persons who contract with the Police Authority to supply and deliver goods to Staffordshire Police.
Gifts, hospitality and discounts (PDF - 19kb)
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This Policy and its associated procedure is intended to provide instruction and guiding principles which enable staff to make correct decisions and to act in compliance with the provisions concerning the acceptance of gifts, gratuities, hospitality and discounts
Identification unit procedures and policy (PDF - 14kb)
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This policy and associated procedures set out a formal framework for officers to follow when dealing with identification procedures, taking into account legislation and best practice, the aim being to ensure that Identification procedures carried out by officers and staff of Staffordshire Police do so within the law
Kidnap, Blackmail and Extortion Policy (PDF - 29kb)
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The Primary objective for Staffordshire Police in responding to and investigating Kidnap and Extortion offences (Crimes in Action) is the Preservation of Life of the hostage, their prompt and safe return, the protection of any other persons involved and the safety of the public.
Learning and Development (PDF - 29kb)
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The primary motivator for a Learning and Development Policy is its legal basis i.e., Section 6 of The Police Act 1996, which puts an obligation on the Police Authority to maintain an ‘efficient and effective’ police service for its area.
List of National Information Exchange Documents (PDF - 31kb)
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List of National Information Exchange Documents (Memorandum of Understandings) held by the Information Management Team
