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This procedure sets out the internal policy and formal process for managing conduct investigations into Former Police Officers.

All Police Officers, Special Constables and Police Staff are reminded that they must report to the Professional Standards Department (PSD), via their Divisional Commander/Departmental Head, as and when they are subject to any of the following: • Involved in criminal proceedings either in the United Kingdom or abroad as a suspect, victim or witness • If they are the subject of a criminal investigation, irrespective of the outcome • Any traffic offences where the individual is summoned or receives a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN - Endorsable Only) • If they are the subject of a notice under the Penalty Notice Disorder Scheme, introduced by the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 • If they are the subject of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (issued in Scotland only) or a Civil Injunction or Criminal Behaviour Order. • If they bring civil action against a third party as a result of their employment or duties with Surrey Police. This includes taking formal action prior to issuing a claim or issuing a civil action at court against a third party.

Notice of Misconduct Hearing - 12th August 2026

Notice of Accelerated Hearing - Tuesday 4th August 2026

This policy details how fleet and non fleet vehicles should be used and the safety measures expected for the security of these vehicles at all times.

The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) definition of Honour Based Abuse (HBA) is: ‘an incident or crime involving violence, threats of violence, intimidation, coercion or abuse (including psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse), which has or may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of an individual, family and or community for alleged or perceived breaches of the family and/or community’s code of behaviour’.

This policy provides a framework for the recording, investigation and management of missing person incidents.

Surrey Police Professional Standards Department (PSD) can offer guidance to line managers dealing with complaints and conduct matters involving either Police Officers or Police Staff. They are able to provide advice on dealing with behaviour in the workplace. PSD aims to raise and maintain standards of personal behaviour and honesty across the Force, suggesting training where appropriate, while supporting the ultimate sanction of the discipline process for serious breaches or for those who are not responsive to guidance.

This document details how Surrey Police and Sussex Police will provide mandated and additional training for their officers and staff and the expectation on those employees to attend all appropriate and relevant events in a timely manner.

This document outlines how the UK Data Protection Legislation and other enactments dealing with data protection, governs how personal data is processed in the UK (Data Protection Law) and applies to the Surrey Police and Sussex Police. Particular reference is paid to the general and security obligations which apply to the processing of personal data, disclosure obligations and exemptions and the specific responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer for both Forces. This policy should be read in conjunction with other Force polices that deal with data protection issues.