Leicestershire Police

From crime support to corporate communications, scientific support to operations, Leicestershire Police’s specialist departments aim to protecting our communities by reducing crime and anti-social behaviour for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The work of these departments is invaluable, but often goes unnoticed. Here you can find out more about a selection of departments and their roles and responsibilities.

• Contact Management Our call handlers are often the first point of contact for members of the public when dealing with the police...

• Corporate Communications Effective communication is essential to the provision of a professional policing service.

• Delivering Justice Directorate
  
  Tackling organised crime groups and criminals who choose to operate in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Equality Unit
  The Equality Unit provides specialist advice and guidance on all issues of diversity and equality.

• Firearms and Explosives Licensing Providing public safety and supporting the use of legally owned firearms.

• Forensic Services
  
  Scenes of crime, fingerprint bureau, forensic imaging.

• Information Technology
  Delivering and supporting the Force's computer systems, telephony, radio and data networks.

• Operations
  Using specialist policing skills to take criminals off the streets and improve community safety.

• Procurement and support services
  Supplies, document imaging, couriers, canteen, events and awards.

• Professional standards
  
  Complaints and misconduct, civil claims, information security, recruitment and security vetting.