The Constabulary has a number of policies and procedures that set boundaries for the Constabulary’s behaviour as an organisation, and for its staff. They help to ensure that the Constabulary meets it aims, applies values, and help to minimise any risk it is facing. They are a key element of the Constabulary’s Corporate Governance Framework and are reviewed on a regular basis.

The Constabulary is held to account for its policies and procedures by external scrutinisers such as Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies (HMIC), the Information Commissioner and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Policies and procedures are required to be published routinely as part of a Publication Scheme which the Constabulary is required to maintain under the Freedom of Information Act. The current version of the scheme is based upon the Information Commissioner’s Office Model Publication Scheme and the Definitions Document for Police Forces.

Current policies and procedures that are available to the public are detailed below.
They are divided into four categories:

 Conduct of Police Force Business
 Online Code of conduct
 Provision of Policing Services
 Records Management & Personal Data  
 Recruitment & Employment of Staff

They are in pdf format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat to read them. If there are any queries then please do not hesitate to contact:
The Strategic Development Department, based at Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Penrith on 0845 33 00 247.