Commentary on Sections College of Policing Section 125: Guidance by the College about employment etc of civilian staff
345.This section inserts a new section 53E into the 1996 Act, which provides for the College of Policing to issue, revise and publish guidance with regard to the experience or qualifications of police civilian staff and the training they should undertake. The new section applies to private sector staff providing services under contract, as well as employed staff.
346.New section 53E(5) imposes a duty on chief constables, Police and Crime Commissioners, the Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime in London and the Common Council for the City of London Police to have regard to any such guidance issued by the College under new section 53E.