Police authority

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Police Authorities

Police Authorities are independent bodies made up of around 17 local people, it's their job to set the strategic direction for the local police force and hold the chief constable to account on behalf of the local community.

FOI requests on operational police matters should be made to the related Police Force

Police Authorities have their own category on WhatDoTheyKnow.com

Further information on Police Authorities is available from the Association of Police Authorities

List of police authorities in England & Wales

Police Authorities in Scotland - Joint Police Boards

  • A joint police board constituted by an amalgamation scheme made or approved under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c.77).
  • Central Scotland Joint Police Board
  • The Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • The Fife Council
  • Grampian Joint Police Board
  • Lothian and Borders Joint Police Board
  • Northern Joint Police Board
  • Strathclyde Joint Police Board
  • Tayside Joint Police Board
  • Police Advisory Board for Scotland