Public authorities
Found 273 public authorities in the category ‘Policing bodies’
Also called ACRO
ACRO is hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
5 requests.
Action Fraud is hosted by the City of London Police.
Please make any requests to the City of London Police.
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1 request.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
Also called ACPOS
ACPOS works within the spirit of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 even though it is not subject to the Act.[1]
The organisation ceased t...
Defunct.
Defunct.
11 requests.
The Association is not subject to FOI but its member are police authorities and therefore it is considered to be a body with public responsibilities.
Defunct.
Defunct.
10 requests.
Also called Avon and Somerset Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1907 requests.
Also called Avon and Somerset PCC
Office of the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider...
169 requests.
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
16 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1104 requests.
Also called Bedfordshire PCC
Office of the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if yo...
68 requests.
Also called Bedfordshire PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
19 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
Also called BHP
The Belfast Harbour Police is an independent police force managed by the Belfast Harbour Commissioners. This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or...
94 requests.
Belfast International Airport Limited is a public authority in respect of information relating to the Belfast International Airport Constabulary, which...
66 requests.
Also called BTP
British Transport Police are responsible for policing on Britain’s railways. BTP also police the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, the Mi...
1017 requests.
A police authority is an independent body. Their role is to set the strategic direction for the police force and hold the chief constable to account. I...
122 requests.
Also called Cambridgeshire Police
Also known as Cambridgeshire PolicePolice forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offen...
1409 requests.
Also called Cambridgeshire PCC
Office of the Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if...
89 requests.
Also called Cambridgeshire PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
20 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
7 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Signpost
We list this entity as a "signpost" to help you find the right authority for your request.
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0 requests.
Abolished on 1st April 2013, replaced by the Police Service of Scotland
Defunct.
Defunct.
76 requests.
Also called Cheshire Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1253 requests.
Also called Cheshire PCC
Office of the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if your r...
102 requests.
Also called Cheshire PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
34 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
Action Fraud and the Nation...
1146 requests.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 you can request information from the Common Council of the City of London about the work it carries out as a...
187 requests.
Also called CNC
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is the armed police force in charge of protecting civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotlan...
271 requests.
Also called CNPA
A police authority is an independent body made up of people whose job it is to set the strategic direction for the local police force and hold the chie...
77 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1154 requests.
Also called Cleveland PCC
Office of the Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if your...
93 requests.
Also called Cleveland PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
15 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
Also called CPTHQ
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0 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Also called Cumbria Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
971 requests.
Also called Cumbria PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
14 requests.
Also called DCPCU
Signpost
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0 requests.
Also called Derbyshire Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1198 requests.
Also called Derbyshire PCC
Office of the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if your...
80 requests.
Also called Derbyshire PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
15 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Also called Devon and Cornwall Police
Also known as Devon and Cornwall PolicePolice forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal o...
1321 requests.
Also called Devon and Cornwall PCC
Office of the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider...
115 requests.
Also called Devon and Cornwall PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
27 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1053 requests.
Also called Dorset PCC
Office of the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if your req...
59 requests.
Also called Dorset PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
14 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Abolished on 1st April 2013, replaced by the Police Service of Scotland
Defunct.
Defunct.
60 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
Also called Durham Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1025 requests.
Also called Durham PCC
Office of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if your req...
58 requests.
Also called Durham PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
15 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences. See also: Police and Crime Pa...
1002 requests.
Also called Dyfed-Powys PCC
Office of the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if you...
90 requests.
Also called Dyfed-Powys PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
12 requests.
Also called ECCA
Signpost
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0 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1403 requests.
Prior to 2017 this body was the Essex Police and Crime Panel
A Police, Fire and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissi...
31 requests.
The Falmouth Docks Police is a specialised police force for the port, which is owned by A&P Falmouth Limited.
See also: Falmouth Harbour Commissi...
44 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1 request.
Abolished on 1st April 2013, replaced by the Police Service of Scotland
Defunct.
Defunct.
76 requests.
Also called FTAC
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0 requests.
Also called FCIN
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Also called Gloucestershire Police
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
1037 requests.
Also called Gloucestershire PCC
Office of the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is responsible for strategic direction and oversight. Please consider if...
61 requests.
Also called Gloucestershire PCP
A Police and Crime Panel scrutinises the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please consider if your request would be better directed to the po...
13 requests.
Abolished on 1st April 2013, replaced by the Police Service of Scotland
Defunct.
Defunct.
91 requests.
Also called GMP
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences.
See also: Police and Crime P...
2804 requests.
Also called Greater Manchester PCC
The responsibilities of the Office of the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner have now been taken over by the Greater Manchester Combined...
Defunct.
Defunct.
107 requests.
Also called Greater Manchester PCP
Greater Manchester no longer has a Police and Crime Commissioner.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has now taken responsibility for policing and crime....
Defunct.
Defunct.
7 requests.
Police forces have a duty to protect life and property, preserve the peace, and prevent and detect criminal offences. See also: Police and Crime Pa...
937 requests.
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