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This policy lays out the conditions for the effective management of records by the Leicestershire Police for a legitimate policing purpose, by introducing and complying with the national minimum agreed standards for the retention of records.

There are occasions when a death is suspicious or cannot be explained or it occurs in questionable circumstances. In such cases the death will be attended to and investigated by Leicestershire Police.

The overall purpose of Adult Out of Court Resolutions is to reduce crime, harm and demand through delivering well targeted and effective disposals which secure high-level of victim satisfaction and public confidence.

Leicestershire Police fully endorses the principle of supporting all victims and witnesses, particularly those who are vulnerable or intimidated, to enable them to gain access to the criminal justice system.

The lay observer scheme aims to support an open transparent relationship with our diverse communities, working to build confidence in policing service delivery. Ensuring all those involved are able to do so as safely and effectively as possible, ensuring health and safety standards are followed and the Force’s duty of care is met. Ensuring the principles of confidentiality and Data Protection are adhered to.

This Policy underpins the National Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) Safeguarding Framework 2020. The aim of the policy is to ensure that all staff and volunteers involved in the Cadet Programme understand that Child Protection and Safeguarding should be at the first priority when planning and engaging with Cadet Activities.

Leicestershire Police officers and staff will respond to investigating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by following the national guidance contained within Authorised Professional Practice (APP).

The overall purpose of youth Out of Court Resolutions is to divert children and young people from the Criminal Justice System (CJS) thereby preventing unnecessary criminalisation and maximising the opportunities to prevent future crime, harm and demand. This is achieved through delivering well targeted, child-centred disposals which also secure high-level of victim satisfaction and public confidence.

Security Systems Appendix G 2018

Leicestershire Police has a duty to obtain and use a wide variety of information (including personal information) in order to discharge its responsibilities effectively. In compliance with the requirements of the statutory Code of Practice for the Management of Police Information, and associated Authorised Professional Practice for Information Management, the Force has adopted an Information Management Strategy.