§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance has been given to chief constables regarding the covering by police officers of the personal identifications on their uniforms; if he will call for reports from each chief constable as to the circumstances and extent to which uniformed officers have operated without such identification during the current miners' dispute; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIt is the policy of the Department and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) that means of personal identification should be worn by uniformed officers whenever they are on duty, including public order duty. ACPO has recently written to all chief constables reminding them of the association's policy and my right hon. and learned Friend has asked HM inspectors of constabulary to pay special attention to this matter in the course of their annual inspections.