Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Policy And

Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Policy And

• Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Policy and Procedure Reference No. P03:2013 Implementation date 31.05.2013 Version Number 1.3 Linked documents Reference No: Name. ACPO Community Safety Accreditation Schemes (CSAS) Guidance 2012 Skills for Security Document P15:2011 ASB Policy Community Safety Accreditation Scheme South West Region P03C:2013 (Traffic) Protocols and Procedures Suitable for Publication Policy Section Yes Procedure Section Yes Protective Marking Not Protectively Marked PRINTED VERSIONS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON. THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION CAN BE FOUND ON THE FORCE INTRANET POLICIES SITE. Not Protected Table of Contents 1 Policy Section ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Statement of Intent – Aim and Rationale ......................................................................... 4 1.2 Our Visions and Values ................................................................................................... 4 1.3 People, Confidence and Equality ..................................................................................... 5 2 Standards .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 Legal Basis ...................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 People, Confidence and Equality Impact Assessment ..................................................... 6 2.3 Any Other Standards ....................................................................................................... 6 2.4 Monitoring / Feedback ..................................................................................................... 6 3 Procedure Section ................................................................................................................ 8 3.1 Definition .......................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Initial Meeting ................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Application Process ......................................................................................................... 8 3.4 Vetting .............................................................................................................................. 8 3.5 Powers ............................................................................................................................. 9 3.6 Training ............................................................................................................................ 9 3.7 Accreditation .................................................................................................................... 9 3.8 Information Sharing........................................................................................................ 10 3.9 Identification and Uniform .............................................................................................. 10 3.10 Identity and Powers Cards ............................................................................................. 11 3.11 Access to Police Stations and Police IT Systems .......................................................... 11 3.12 Management and Supervision ....................................................................................... 11 3.13 Complaints ..................................................................................................................... 11 3.14 Requesting or removing Powers .................................................................................... 12 3.15 Reaccreditation Process ................................................................................................ 12 3.16 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 13 3.17 Administration ................................................................................................................ 13 3.18 Fees ............................................................................................................................... 14 3.19 Regional CSAS scheme ................................................................................................ 14 4 Consultation and Authorisation ........................................................................................ 15 4.1 Consultation ................................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Authorisation of this version ........................................................................................... 15 5 Version Control ................................................................................................................... 15 Community Safety Accreditation Scheme 2 Policy and Procedure P03:2013 V1.3 Not Protected 5.1 Review ........................................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Version History .............................................................................................................. 15 5.3 Related Forms ............................................................................................................... 16 5.4 Document History .......................................................................................................... 16 Appendix A List of Powers ..................................................................................................... 17 APPENDIX B – COMMUNITY SAFETY ACCREDITATION SCHEME SOUTH WEST REGION (TRAFFIC) PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 21 Community Safety Accreditation Scheme 3 Policy and Procedure P03:2013 V1.3 Not Protected 1 Policy Section 1.1 Statement of Intent – Aim and Rationale Dorset Police is committed to supporting the Community Safety Accreditation Schemes (CSAS) introduced by the Police Reform Act 2002. Accredited Persons (APs) perform a visible community safety role, complimenting partnership approaches to reducing low level crime and anti social behaviour. This policy explains the accreditation and re-accreditation processes required for public and private sector organisations. Any relevant employer operating within the Dorset Police area can apply for accreditation under this scheme. This policy provides specific information for all members of the Force, people involved in the maintenance of CSAS and those who are considering applying for accreditation or re- accreditation. 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 day policy, procedures, 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. Community Safety Accreditation Scheme 4 Policy and Procedure P03:2013 V1.3 Not Protected 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 CSAS was introduced by the Police Reform Act 2002. The Act enables the Chief Constable to accredit and quality assure schemes and individual APs. APs are in a visible community safety role, complimenting a partnership approach to the reduction of low level anti social behaviour and increase in public reassurance. Any public or private sector organisation may apply to the Chief Constable for the accreditation of their staff. The organisation must be fit and proper to supervise their accredited employees. Private organisations must be

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