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This SOP outlines the requirements for Personal Safety Training (PST) for officers and staff across the whole organisation, in accordance with the College of Policing (COP) Guidance on PST.

This policy ensures a robust system is in place to enable the command and control of Major and Critical Incidents at any time.

This protocol details the process to be followed if an issue has been identified concerning performance and/or attendance. It applies to all police officers who have passed their probation up to and including Chief Superintendents, as well as members of the Special Constabulary. Whilst reference to Performance Regulations 2012 relate to Special Constables, reference to PDRs, Pension Regulations and Pay increments, relate to police officers only.

This Standard Operating Procedure details the procedures for: The recruitment of Special Constables; The training of Special Constables; The Employer Supported Policing Scheme.

The purpose of this protocol is to outline the recruitment and selection process for the appointment of new police officers, special constable, officers transferring to Kent from other forces and previous Kent Police officers seeking to re-join Kent Police.

This SOP details the procedures for: the Standards and Duties of a Police Community Support Officer (PSCO). the deployment of Police Community Support Officers.

The purpose of this protocol is to provide guidance on the consideration process for the timely release of officers to take up new appointments. Compliance with this protocol and any governing policy is mandatory.

This policy covers the recruitment, training, deployment and management of the Special Constabulary in Kent.

This protocol underpins our statutory duty to promote equality across all protected groups and our commitment to extend the spirit of that duty to all members of both organisations. This protocol, therefore, applies to all police staff, police officers, the Special Constabulary and volunteers. The principles of this protocol also apply to third parties, e.g. contractors, agencies using either Essex Police or Kent Police premises. This protocol is relevant to Private Finance Initiative (PFI) staff, however, any grievance or discipline protocol involving PFI staff will be dealt with by the PFI provider taking into account any evidence provided by both Essex and Kent Police in respect of an alleged incident and the implications of such matters if proven, will also take into account any requests made by both Essex and Kent Police in respect of sanctions.

This policy details the role, powers and deployment of a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Kent.