Our policies

From the Code of Ethics to Stop and Search, Suffolk Constabulary is governed by policy to ensure that the way it polices is fair and effective.

In this section:

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics applies to all officers and staff in England and Wales, in every force, in every role, at every level . The Code lays...
Diversity policy

Suffolk Police recognises its legal and moral duty as an employer and service provider to treat all of its staff and all members of the public...
Equality & diversity

The cultural landscape of Suffolk is changing and to provide a high quality police service, whilst ensuring our communities have trust and...
Equality objectives

Under the Equality Act 2010, public authorities have a specific duty to publish their equality objectives and a general duty to: ...
Hate crime

Hate crime causes great distress to its victims and the wider community. Suffolk Police takes this type of crime very seriously and is committed...
Misconduct hearings

Following amendments made to the Police Conduct Regulations in May 2015, all police gross misconduct or special case hearings should be held in...
Policies, procedures and EIAs

Policies and Equality Impact Assessments
Police Pension Board

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 transferred the legal responsibility for ensuring the proper administration of police...
Police response policy

We take all calls seriously, but have to make decisions about how we respond to them based on the information we are given and the resources we...
Stop and account

What is 'stop and account'? ‘Stop and account’ is when an officer stops you and asks you: what you are doing why...
Stop and search

What is Stop and Search? This is when a police officer stops you and searches you, your clothes and anything you are carrying. ...
Strategies
Use of force

While we police by consent the force achieves this by helping to maintain order and keep people safe. To fulfil these duties, officers...