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Our policies

Introduction

Suffolk Constabulary is committed to remaining a transparent organisation and has created the following section so that you can find out more about our data, organisation and policies.

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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...

Equality & diversity

Here in Suffolk, we are proud to have such a rich cultural landscape and we work hard to give a quality service to all members of our...

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity 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...

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...

Misconduct hearings

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

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...

Stop and search

What is Stop and Search? The power to stop and search is a valuable policing tool in the fight against crime. It’s equally...

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...

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