Crime and Policing

Police-Information.co.uk - Provides recruitment and training information for Police Officers and Special Constables.
http://www.police-information.co.uk/

ModPol - Unofficial website for members of the Ministry of Defence Police.
http://www.modpol.org.uk

Scotland Yard - Includes new developments, recruitment and information on each of the operational units.
http://www.scotlandyard.police.uk/

Criminal Justice System Online - Gateway to the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales. Information and documents concerning jury service, the courts, police, probation service, prisons, Crown Prosecution Service and Youth Justice.
http://www.cjsonline.org/

Serious Fraud Office - The SFO is the UK body which investigates and prosecutes serious and complex fraud. Site contains a mixture of information on the work of the SFO at home and abroad along with a guide for witnesses appearing on behalf of the office.
http://www.sfo.gov.uk/

National Police Improvement Agency - Works to support the police service, by developing technological and other improvements. Details of activities, news and events, and services available.
http://www.npia.police.uk/

DWP: Targetting Benefit Thieves - Site allows reporting of suspected benefit fraudsters. Information and press releases.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/benefit-thieves/

101 - A new 24-hour number provided by police and local council to deal with community safety issues, including non-emergency crime, policing and anti-social behaviour.
http://www.101.gov.uk/

Police Service Recruitment - Could You? - Describes employment opportunities in police forces across the country, with details of the lifestyle, pay and benefits, and application forms.
http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - Administers compensation throughout Great Britain on the basis of common law damages to victims of a crime of violence. Provides information about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and helps potential applicants apply for compensation and complete a personal injury or fatal injury application form.
https://www.cica.gov.uk/

Youth Justice Board - Charged with preventing re-offending by young people.
http://www.yjb.gov.uk/

Special Constabulary Stuff - Information and links which will be useful to Special Constables.
http://www.policespecials.com/

Parole Board   - Includes the board's annual report and the "Release Directions".
http://www.paroleboard.gov.uk/

Sentencing Guidelines - Provides information about the sentencing system, and the work of the Sentencing Advisory Panel, and Sentencing Guidelines Council.
http://www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk/

Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel - Includes information on the principles and procedure of the 1990 and 1996 (tariff) schemes, an annual report and an online notice of appeal form.
http://www.cicap.gov.uk/

Forensic Science Service - Provides forensic science services to police forces in England and Wales.
http://www.forensic.gov.uk/

Crime Reduction Index - Information from the Home Office to support crime reduction in the UK, includes the Government's crime reduction strategy and a discussion forum.
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk

Criminal Courts' Review - Site seeking opinions from the public on the future direction of the court system.
http://www.criminal-courts-review.org.uk/

Association of Police Authorities - Represents the police authorities of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on policy issues, finance and service conditions.
http://www.apa.police.uk/

Criminal Cases Review Commission - Provides information on how to apply to the Commission as well as background information on their work.
http://www.ccrc.gov.uk/

The Criminal Records Bureau - An executive agency of the Home Office which vets applications for people who want to work with children and vulnerable people. Provides information, contact details, news.
http://www.crb.gov.uk/

Tackling drugs to build a better Britain - Cross-government portal to support the National Drugs Strategy and the work of Drug Action Teams. Provides information about the strategy, Drug Action Teams and the Government's policy on the use of illegal drugs.
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/