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This Health and Safety Policy document and associated arrangements, supplemented by specific local Health and Safety arrangements, outlines the commitment and the framework for achieving the Chief Constable’s and PCC’s aims. It is essential that all employees are aware of this document and understand how it affects them.

The aim of this policy is to ensure Merseyside Police’s response to dealing with people who may have mental health needs or learning disabilities are appropriate, proportionate and in line with College of Policing Approved Professional Practice and locally agreed multi-agency protocols. The overriding objective is to ensure that vulnerable people in our community are dealt with in a way that is non-discriminatory, proportionate, fair, and accountable.

The aim of this policy is to ensure that Merseyside Police’s response to reports of concern for welfare of an individual is proportionate and is compliant with our legal duties and that the most appropriate agency responds to meet the needs of the individual.

This policy has two main aims: 1) Provide a consistent and effective framework for the reporting, categorisation, recording, investigating, and identifying a suitable disposal decision for road traffic collisions, so that we understand our business; focussing on quality and do the right thing in every circumstance. 2) Provide access to the correct level of support and information for victims and their families, witnesses, and other bona fide parties, to ensure we always put the needs of the community first.

The aim of the policy is to provide clearly defined guidelines for the management and use of the telematics data recording system. This document includes operating practice, information, and details on disclosure of system held data.

The aim of this policy is to ensure that the organisation upholds its legal and moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It establishes a clear framework for identifying, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns to ensure a safe and protective learning environment.

This policy aims to set out the consistent and effective approach to tackling all aspects of anti-social behaviour pan Merseyside. The policy sets out procedures designed to provide clear, definitive, and unambiguous direction for all those involved in dealing with ASB.

This policy sets out a shared approach for partner agencies to protect Adults at Risk by ensuring early identification, effective safeguarding action, and consistent investigation through the criminal justice system. It aims to support coordinated responses, hold offenders accountable, and guide Merseyside Police in managing concerns of suspected abuse.

The main aim of this policy is to ensure that personal information is processed in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and that all officers and staff are clear about what is regarded as acceptable or improper use.

The Policy’s primary aim is to ensure all non-contact sexual offences are fully recognised, recorded and investigated, with victims being supported throughout. This in turn will ensure we are bringing offenders to justice, preventing such offenders escalating in their behaviours or continuing unchallenged, and reducing the impact of such offences on our communities.