§ Lord Roganasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the current guidelines by the Association of Chief Police Officers for recruitment of a police constable; and whether these are applicable in each constabulary. [HL4961]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalThe Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) does not issue guidance on the recruitment of police constables. National standards for recruitment have been drawn up and issued by the Home Office in consultation with ACPO and other stakeholders. These apply to all constabularies in England and Wales.
§ Lord Roganasked Her Majesty's Government:
What recognition constabularies give for salary purposes to past service in the Police Service of Northern Ireland full-time reserve when people are recruited as regular constables. [HL4963]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalPrevious service in the Police Service of Northern Ireland full-time reserve is not reckonable for pay purposes in a Home Department police force.