• Standards of Dress and Appearance

Policy and Procedure

Reference No. P06:2002

Implementation date 23 March 2002

Version Number 2.1

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1 Policy Section ...... 3

1.1 Statement of Intent – Aim and Rationale ...... 3 1.2 Our Visions and Values ...... 3 1.3 People, Confidence and Equality ...... 4

2 Standards ...... 4

2.1 Legal Basis ...... 4 2.2 People, Confidence and Equality Impact Assessment ...... 5 2.3 Monitoring / Feedback ...... 5

3 Procedure Section ...... 5

3.1 Warrant and Identity Cards ...... 5 3.2 Police Officers (Regular and Special) and Police Staff Wearing Uniform ...... 5 3.3 Footwear ...... 9 3.4 Force Collar Numbers ...... 10 3.5 Court Appearances ...... 10 3.6 General Standards ...... 11 3.7 Uniform Trials ...... 12 3.8 Regional Uniform Managed Service (Cooneen at Work) ...... 12 3.9 Approved Uniform and Equipment Issue ...... 13

4 Consultation and Authorisation ...... 14

4.1 Consultation ...... 14 4.2 Authorisation of this Version ...... 14

5 Version Control ...... 14

5.1 Review ...... 14 5.2 Version History ...... 15 5.3 Related Forms ...... 15 5.4 Document History ...... 15

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1 Policy Section

1.1 Statement of Intent – Aim and Rationale

The corporate aim is to provide a first class, high performing and cost effective service that reassures diverse communities and makes a safer place.

Achieving this aim is supported by the priority to Improve Public Confidence and this is significantly influenced by the professional appearance of all staff—Throughout this policy ‘staff’ will include all police officers and police staff representing Dorset Police.

Equally, the health and safety of staff is maximised by the provision and guidance on use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

The aim of this policy is to set out the standards of appearance and dress required of all staff representing the organisation.

1.2 Our Visions and Values

Dorset Police is committed to the principles of “One Team, One Vision – A Safer Dorset for You”

Our strategic priority is to achieve two clear objectives:

• To make Dorset safer • To make Dorset feel safer

In doing this we will act in accordance with our values of:

• Integrity • Professionalism • Fairness and • Respect

National Decision Model

The National Decision Model (NDM) is the primary decision-making model used in Dorset Police. The NDM is inherently flexible and is applied to the development and review of all policy, procedure, strategy, project, plan or guidance. Understanding, using and measuring the NDM ensures that we are able to make ethical (see Code of Ethics), proportionate and defensible decisions in relation to policy, procedure, strategy, project, plan or guidance.

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics underpins every policy, procedure, decision and action in policing today. The Code of Ethics is an everyday business consideration. This document has been developed with the Code of Ethics at the heart ensuring consideration of the 9 Policing Principles and the 10 standards of professional behaviour. Monitoring is carried out through the Equality Impact Assessment process which has been designed to specifically include the Code of Ethics.

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1.3 People, Confidence and Equality

This document seeks to achieve the priority to make Dorset feel safer by securing trust and confidence. Research identifies that this is achieved through delivering services which:

1. Address individual needs and expectations 2. Improve perceptions of order and community cohesion 3. Focus on community priorities 4. Demonstrate professionalism 5. Express Force values 6. Instil confidence in staff

This document also recognises that some people will be part of many communities defined by different characteristics. It is probable that all people share common needs and expectations whilst at the same time everyone is different.

Comprehensive consultation and surveying has identified a common need and expectation for communities in Dorset to be:-

• Listened to • Kept informed • Protected, and • Supported.

2 Standards

2.1 Legal Basis

The organisation is lawfully entitled to set the standards of appearance and dress of its employees in pursuit of its aims, priorities and values. Equally, the Organisation must ensure the health and safety of all staff relative to risks anticipated. The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations require employers to provide free of charge protective clothing through the completion of an informed risk assessment.

This policy has been drafted with Health and Safety legislation and guidance taken into consideration. This document makes reference to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE in law refers to items worn to protect employees against risks to their health and safety. It includes clothing, but does not include items for achieving law enforcement effect such as batons and incapacitant spray. However, for the purposes of this document those items have been included within that term as a generalism. PPE will only be issued following an informed risk assessment process. Staff are to report any defects in PPE promptly to their supervisor. Staff must ensure that issued PPE is maintained in a serviceable condition at all times.

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2.2 People, Confidence and Equality Impact Assessment

During the creation of this document, this business area is subject to an assessment process entitled “People, Confidence and Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)”. Its aim is to establish the impact of the business area on all people and to also ensure that it complies with the requirements imposed by a range of legislation.

2.3 Monitoring / Feedback

This policy will be monitored in line with changes to procurement, changes in legislation and in line with issues raised / discussed at the Clothing and Equipment Board and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Feedback relating to this policy can be made in writing or by e-mail to

Address: People, Confidence and Equality Team, Corporate Development, Police Headquarters, . DT2 8DZ

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01305 223746

3 Procedure Section

This Standards of Appearance and Dress Policy applies to all members of the force and will be referred to as staff (this includes officers, staff, special and volunteers).

All staff will maintain a standard of appearance that supports the aims, priorities and values of the organisation relative to efficient and effective completion of their duty. This will be referred to as the Standard.

3.1 Warrant and Identity Cards

All staff when performing duty will display their warrant or identity card at all times unless a risk or threat assessment has resulted in an instruction to the contrary. The most common example being that it will not be worn when in uniform or deployed outside the station on operational duties. To display means to enable identification and familiarisation by members of the public and/or for security by colleagues. Therefore, identification will be worn on outermost clothing.

3.2 Police Officers (Regular and Special) and Police Staff Wearing Uniform

Police officers and special constables will wear uniform unless the wearing of plain clothes is necessary for the effective and efficient completion of duty and directed by policy or temporarily by a Command or Department Head.

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Police officers will normally wear a standard general patrol uniform and police staff will wear a corporate style uniform. Variations will be directed based on the efficient and effective performance of the specific duty or relevant risk assessment.

Police staff in specific posts requiring corporate identification to the public or for operational effectiveness and efficiency will be provided with a uniform and must wear it in line with this policy.

Staff wearing uniform will only wear clothing and equipment approved and issued by Dorset Police with the exception of footwear when that is not issued. Section 8 below details provisions in respect of footwear. Where an item is issued on trial it will only be utilised by the person to whom it has been issued. Trial items and items no longer issued may continue to be utilised for their original purpose unless a specific direction to withdraw them is given. The definitive list of clothing and equipment entitlements can be found on Sharepoint within the General Services section. Items will only be worn for the type of duty for which they were issued, save for where within a single tour of duty an officer or member of staff will perform more than one type of function.

Footwear and socks/stockings etc will be black and plain.

Specific operations may require a corporate mode of dress and appearance. This will be directed by the Operation Order or Gold or Silver Commander based on the aim, method and risk assessment.

Uniform officers posted to specialist units will wear general patrol uniform unless a case based on the efficient and effective pursuit of the relevant duty and risk assessment has been approved and alternative clothing or equipment issued.

Undergarments should not be clearly discernible through/under or showing below items of uniform for example black under white clothing or non-uniform long sleeves showing under a short sleeve issue shirt.

3.2.1 Police Officers, Special Constables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSO’s)

General patrol uniform comprises the standard issue clothing and equipment for police officers including special constables. This uniform will be worn for general patrol duties as directed by the Business Area Commander and the appropriate risk assessment. Details are set out below;

3.2.1.1 Head Dress

Police Officers and PCSOs issued headdress as part of their uniform will wear it on all occasions when outdoors in public places in uniform.

Beat duty headdress for police officers (Beat Duty Helmet or Beat Duty Bowler) will be worn on foot patrol and may be worn when on vehicle patrols. As a more convenient alternative to beat duty headdress when on vehicle patrol, the peaked cap may be worn. Headdress need not be worn inside the vehicle but will be worn when deployed from it. Limited exception will be permitted when an officer or PCSO deploys urgently, however, as soon as the urgency passes headdress will be worn.

Headdress will be worn on the HQ site when out of doors in uniform. Whilst this includes moving between buildings it is not required when a civilian jacket is worn over uniform, for example on

Standards of Dress and Appearance Policy and Procedure P06:2002 v2.1 6 Not Protected arrival or departure. All officers and staff are reminded that it is a requirement on us all that we should have full uniform and PPE to hand ready to be deployed if required, notwithstanding we may be at HQ for other purposes. Officers are reminded that a supervisor can authorise PAVA to be taken home between duties to ease travel arrangements. Saluting whilst on the HQ site will not be required.

For use in very cold weather the force has made available a woollen “cordon” hat. This is plain black in colour, made of polywool with a micro fleece inner. It is for use when an officer or member of police staff is required to perform a prolonged duty out of doors, at a particular location, such as on a cordon. Since it folds up easily it should be carried in the pocket and if needed simply replaces the headdress worn up until that point. It will not be used for general foot or vehicle patrol, and appropriate care must be taken to safeguard the item of headdress removed so this hat can be worn. It will not be worn under other headdress. The hat bears a low visibility “police” embroidered badge principally for tax purposes. It is not considered necessary for the hat to have hi visibility markings or a standard cap badge as it should only be used in circumstances where it will already be clear to the public that those wearing it are police officers or police staff.

Specialist headdress, such as ballistic helmets, marine safety helmets and cycle helmets will be worn in accordance with the specific instructions for their wear that may from time to time be given. Ski or baseball caps are issued to specific roles. Currently these are; black with “Police” badge and diced banding for Armed Officers (as part of the national agreement on this headdress), black with “Dorset Police” badge and “bump” liner for Marine Section, Police Search Team, Police Motorcyclists, Collision Investigators and Vehicle Examiners.

3.2.1.2 Dorset Patrol Shirt

All Police officers will wear white shirts unless it is expected that, in that tour of duty, the individual would expect to be operational and then they will wear black wicking shirts. Officers whose daily duties include some time on operational and some time on other duties will wear the wicking shirt for operational duties and may thus wear it for other non-patrol purposes if they wish, as may officers whose daily duties may not have patrol scheduled but who remain liable to callout. Officers are issued differing proportions of wicking and white shirts depending upon their role. Officers are able to vary the proportions of issue on request. As patrol uniform the wicking shirt may be worn at court when appearing in operational uniform. Wicking shirts are available in long and short sleeve versions.

When a tunic is worn then a white shirt and national pattern uniform trousers (straight legged) will be worn with it. White shirts worn in shirt sleeve order (that is when the shirt is the outermost garment) will be worn with a tie during winter (1 Oct-1 May) and may be open neck at supervisors discretion at any other time of year, and that order of dress may be worn with patrol trousers. However, when worn with any other upper body garment a black tie will be worn at all times of year to maintain a professional appearance. Long sleeves may be worn rolled up during the summer months (as above) at the individual’s discretion. When this is done then the sleeve will simply be rolled up by repeatedly folding over the cuff and will be rolled until just above the elbow.

All PCSO’s will wear blue wicking shirts for all duties. As there is no requirement for PCSO’s to have access to different colours of shirt, to reflect the above for patrol.

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3.2.1.3 Dorset Patrol Trousers

Patrol trousers will be worn by police officers, PCSO’s, Custody and Contact management staff. Serviceable national pattern trousers currently in possession of staff in the above roles may be worn until the current stock has been issued. There is no requirement to dispose of otherwise serviceable uniform.

3.2.1.4 PPE Carriage and Tac Vests

PPE (that is the personal safety equipment) issued to police officers will always be worn on the outer layer of clothing. This is achieved by either the tac vest or equipment belt. Supervisors may give directions as to how PPE will be worn, however, the tac vests will be worn as the outer most garment on routine patrol duties unless a risk assessment dictates otherwise. It must be remembered that the tac vest is not compliant with high visibility standards and therefore when risk assessments dictate officers should wear with these garments alongside the garments the force issues to meet the Class 3 standard (the anorak and lightweight sleeved jacket). The generic risk assessment for general patrol does not require a high visibility standard to be met, however certain specific risk assessments do, and officers and staff are required to familiarise themselves with these and adjust their dress accordingly. The tac vest will usually be the specified method of PPE carriage in Force Operational Orders.

Personal protective equipment including body armour will be worn in accordance with the appropriate Risk Assessment and Force Body Armour Policy.

3.2.1.5 Patrol Fleece

Patrol fleeces are issued to all uniformed police officers and PCSO’s. Fleeces will always be worn fastened in order to maintain a professional appearance and to prevent loose material interfering with access to PPE. It is a matter of personal preference whether the fleece is fastened under the body armour, if worn, or over it. If worn over it, PPE will be worn outside the fleece either in the tac vest or on the utility belt. Fleeces may not be put on as the last garment and then left unfastened in order to get to PPE. This looks unprofessional and potentially interferes with PPE access.

3.2.1.6 Patrol Anoraks

Hi-visibility (EN471 Class 3) patrol anoraks are issued for foul weather and for conspicuity purposes. Waterproof over trousers are issued for foul weather purposes. The anorak will always be worn fastened and with PPE carried on the exterior. Since the body armour cover is water absorbent for heat loss purposes, the body armour, if worn, must be worn under the anorak.

3.2.1.7 Tunics

Tunics for police officers will continue to be issued on request to officers of the rank of or more senior, where the role is likely to demand more frequent use. For all other police officers tunics are available through Cooneen at Work by contacting the Purchasing Hub at HQ on a temporary basis for a specific event. Officers should make early application to borrow a tunic in such circumstances and must return it in a condition suitable for immediate re-issue. National uniform pattern trousers will continue to be issued (one pair) to officers for wear on formal occasions and where tunics may be required.

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3.2.2 Police Staff Wearing Uniform

Police Staff posts will be considered for the issue and wear of uniform based on the need to identify to the public or safety reasons or to improve team cohesiveness and operational effectiveness.

Further to the provisions mentioned above, Police Staff uniform will be corporate and consistent across different functions and will be worn in accordance with the same standards set out for police officers wearing uniform.

Uniform will be distinct from Police Officers uniform as it is necessary to distinguish between police officers and police staff in an operational environment and/or to ensure clarity of purpose to members of the public.

Police Staff uniform will be worn with the insignia ‘Police Staff’ unless an alternative is determined by an operational or risk assessment. The force has adopted the wording “Police Community Support Officer” where badging needs to convey this role.

3.2.3 Non Uniformed Staff

Non uniformed staff will wear smart clothing and footwear consistent with the Standard. The Standard for male officers and staff is generally to wear a collar and tie, especially if there is likely interaction with the public. Where a collar and tie is not worn staff should ensure that their attire is of smart appearance and professional.

Examples of wear that does not meet the standard are:-

• Denim wear • Sportswear • Beachwear • Casual T shirts and trousers/shorts • Skimpy tops that, in particular, inappropriately expose the midriff and cleavage • Skirts that are inappropriately short or excessively long that could be a risk to health and safety • Clothing with motifs that may be considered offensive or otherwise not professional • Inappropriate footwear

Staff engaged in roles involving a high element of manual handling will be issued appropriate clothing relative to the role risk assessment.

Some Force events specify the standard of dress as “smart casual”. At such events officers and staff are permitted to wear casual clothing but the provisions in relation to skimpy clothing and potentially offensive motifs will still apply. However, casual dress is not ‘standard’ and line managers will need to challenge when appropriate.

3.3 Footwear

All members of the Force will either provide their own or be provided with suitable appropriate footwear through an informed risk assessment. This arrangement will take account of the different regulatory and national agreements pertaining to particular members of staff. Footwear that is provided must contain a serviceable tread pattern across the whole sole and not be excessively worn to the point that the tread pattern is unrecognisable. Where a risk assessment

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Uniformed staff will wear plain black shoes/boots appropriate to the role to be performed. Non- uniformed staff should also wear shoes or boots appropriate to the role being performed.

Footwear for operational staff must be secured to the foot by either laces or suitable straps or zips and should not be able to inadvertently detach from the foot.

Non-operational staff are reminded that loose fitting footwear can create a hazard and is not permitted. All footwear must be clean. High heels (heels in excess of three and a half inches) are not considered to be suitable/appropriate footwear. There may be exceptional exemptions to staff wearing loose fitting footwear i.e. during pregnancy/medical reasons. Where non-uniformed staff are working in environments that are operational e.g. custody then they must ensure their footwear is appropriate to that environment.

3.4 Force Collar Numbers

Every member of Dorset Police is issued with a Force collar number and any uniformed police officer and uniformed member of police staff will display their force collar number at all times when in public view, except in circumstances where this has been deemed inappropriate. White shirts and jackets are designed to permit this through use of the shoulder slide on a buttoned shoulder tab, whilst wicking shirts have a slider on both sleeves. The majority of tac vests additionally permit this through the provision of a slide being worn on the tab on the front of the vest. Officers and staff wearing a tac vest and wicking shirts will use both these facility where it exists as it is designed to be more readily visible than numerals displayed on the shoulders.

All staff are required to carry and have visible identification at all times. To display means to enable identification and familiarisation by members of the public and/or for security reasons therefore identification will be worn on the outermost clothing.

Plain clothes officers will not be exempt from displaying identification when on police premises except in exceptional circumstances where there is a potential risk to an operation or the safety of the officer.

3.5 Court Appearances

Uniformed Police Officers attending at the Magistrates, Coroners, Crown or County Court in any Force area will not be required to wear a tunic.

Officers may attend court in their normal operational uniform.

Officers appearing in court as witnesses or escort officers are on duty and as such should be available for immediate deployment to deal with any incident which may occur. This requires officers to be equipped with their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and such additional accoutrements as ASP baton, speed cuffs and irritant spray, all of which must be worn on the PPE tac vest or standard equipment belt.

It is not necessary to be prescriptive in every case, but common sense should prevail and where a number of officers are appearing together in court a decision should be made as to the common standard that all should wear.

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In the exceptional situation that the nature of a case is such that it would be inappropriate for PPE to be worn in court, it will be the duty of the court or Prosecution to ensure that the officer is informed prior to his or her arrival at court. In such cases the officer will comply with the wishes of the court. However, this will only apply if the court is prepared to indemnify Dorset Police from the consequences of an officer being unable to access his or her PPE.

Plain clothes officers or staff will ensure their appearance meets the Standard.

3.6 General Standards

Police Officers and staff wearing uniform or plain clothes will ensure their general appearance including hair, make up, jewellery, body markings, footwear and any other accessories are consistent with the Standard set out below. This means that overall appearance must be appropriate and not undermined by the wearing of one or more inconsistent items. Staff will also refrain from chewing gum when in public view, unless duties justify it when in plain clothes.

With reference to staff not in uniform, it is recognised that appearance is a perception and subject to interpretation. It will be for all staff to consider what the reasonable view of members of the public or colleagues would be in considering whether or not dress or general appearance supports the Standard. Line managers will be responsible for ensuring standards are met and any potential breaches of the Standard are dealt with appropriately.

Adjustments to this policy may be promulgated on occasions to allow staff participation in charitable events.

The Standard embraces and will reflect equality of opportunity and individual diversity including race, religion and belief and sex considerations. Variance to policy on the basis of a protected characteristic will be considered in line with existing Force policies and where a variation is requested advice should be sought from the Strategic People, Confidence and Equality Manager where it may be decided that a decision will be referred to the Assistant Chief and all cases will be considered with sensitivity and discretion.

3.6.1 Hair

All uniformed staff; both male and female will wear their hair in a neatly maintained style, clear of the face and not loosely hanging. In the case of male officers, generally hair must not fall below the top of the shirt collar at the back and will be above the ear line at the sides. It is accepted that female officers may wear their hair in slightly longer styles and may therefore fall below the top of the shirt collar; however, where it is of sufficient length it must tied up in order to ensure that it is neatly maintained. The wearing of ‘pony tails’ whilst engaged on operational duties presents a health and safety risk and is not permitted.

Male staff should be cleanly shaven unless they have an established beard, moustache, sideburns, or a combination of these, which must be neatly trimmed at all times.

3.6.2 Spectacles

The Force presently provides corrective appliances which contain robust resistant frames and shatterproof glass. Further details concerning the issue of spectacles by the Force are given

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3.6.3 Sunglasses

Sunglasses may be worn by staff but should be removed when talking to members of the public.

Sunglasses must be of plain design and not of the mirrored type. They will meet the same safety standards as apply to ordinary spectacles.

3.6.4 Make-up

All staff at work may wear moderate makeup, it is recognised that make up may be worn for medical purposes.

3.6.5 Jewellery and Accessories

Jewellery should not be worn that distracts from the appropriate standard or is contrary to the relevant risk assessment. Risk includes any risk of injury to the wearer or any other person.

Non-discrete jewellery, body piercing or other accessories such as long acrylic nails will not meet the standard. No jewellery etc may be worn that will impede an individual’s ability to perform their duties safely.

3.6.6 Watches

Wristwatches should reflect the standard expected. Expensive watches should not be worn and where damage is caused in the course of duty the maximum payment that will be considered will be £25.

3.6.7 Tattoos

Tattoos which may be considered offensive to any person will remain covered whilst on duty.

3.6.8 Personal Hygiene

Staff should adopt high levels of personal hygiene.

3.7 Uniform Trials

In the course of developing new policy, the Strategic Clothing and Equipment Board will authorise controlled trials of new clothing and equipment or styles of appearance in consultation with the regional procurement team .

3.8 Regional Uniform Managed Service (Cooneen at Work)

Dorset Police has transferred to a Uniform Managed Service with Cooneen at Work. Uniform is ordered via the Dorset Police Purchasing Hub at HQ and is stored by Cooneen at Work at their Warehouse in Wiltshire. Uniform can be order as a routine or urgent priority. Urgent priority should only be used in circumstances where the officers would not be able to perform their operational duty without the item.

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3.9 Approved Uniform and Equipment Issue

The Strategic Clothing and Equipment Board will approve uniform and equipment issue by reference to the Standard set out in this policy. The definitive list of clothing and uniform entitlements is available via SharePoint on General Services, Supplies Stores under the heading of Clothing & Equipment Stores and sub section Entitlements.

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4 Consultation and Authorisation

4.1 Consultation

Version No: 2.1 Name Signature Date Police & Crime Mr M Underhill Jan 2015 Commissioner

Police Federation Mr T Eggleston Jan 2015

Superintendents Chief Supt M Cooper Jan 2015 Association

UNISON Ms D Potter Jan 2015

Other Relevant Partners (if applicable)

4.2 Authorisation of this Version

Version No: 2.1 Name Signature Date Prepared: Insp F Gaffney 10/01/2015 Quality Kaz Brown (6539) 18/05/2015 assured: People, Confidence and Equality Authorised: NA Board People, Confidence and Equality Approved: NA Board 5 Version Control

5.1 Review

Date of next scheduled review Date: 26.05.2017

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5.2 Version History Version Date Reason for Change Created / Amended by 1.0 2002 Initial Document 1.1 19.08.04 Annual Review and to include Ch Supt Merry reference to police staff uniform 1.2 21.09.04 Following review by the Clothing Ch Supt Merry and Equipment User Group 1.3 28.09.04 Following review by the Clothing Ch Supt Merry and Equipment Board 1.4 17.12.04 Following review by TOG Ch Supt Merry 1.5 31.10.05 Comments from HR Forum Rachel Anderson, HR 1.6 10.11.06 Change to para 1.11 Head of HR Rachel Anderson, HR changed to Head of Personnel Services 1.7 17/09/2010 Following review by Clothing and Mrs L Tong / ACC Whiting Equipment Strategic Board 1.8 24/05/2011 Adding a sentence about chewing ACC Whiting gum rule 2.0 24/04/2012 Ownership to Corporate Kaz Brown Development – fit for purpose 2.1 26/05/2015 Fit for purpose review, new Insp F Gaffney template, consultation

5.3 Related Forms

Force Ref. No. Title / Name Version Review Date No.

5.4 Document History

Present Portfolio Holder DCC Vaughan Present Document Owner Kaz Brown Present Owning Department Corporate Development Details only required for version 1.0 and any major amendment ie 2.0 or 3.0: Name of Board: SOPG Date Approved: 22/03/2002 Chief Officer Approving: C.C

Template version January 2013

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