Accredited staff

Employers involved in contributing to community safety and security can apply for accreditation along with their employees.  The scheme allows greater co-operation and improved information sharing between the police and other organisations, strengthening the links in community safety partnerships that contribute to community safety and help tackle crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour, improving the quality of life in the community.

Accredited staff are issued with the Home Office approved national accreditation badge and carry a police issued identification card which identifies the officer, their role and the powers they are able to exercise under the scheme.  Powers are made available to accredited persons under The Police Reform Act 2002, Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.

The public can be reassured by the high standards of competence and training given to the staff; this can be recognised by the national badge worn by the staff.

Accredited staff work closely with Police Community Support Officers and Police Officers solving and tackling the low level crime and disorder that affects our communities.