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'Ask the Police' is an online information resource of Q&A's that responds to a wide variety of the general public's most frequently asked policing questions. It offers an alternative online option, reducing calls to the police, freeing up resources and saving money. The website provides links to relevant national organisations PLUS the facility to rate the answer and email a specific question dire

ctly which will be answered within 24 working hours. Police forces are able to input additional local police information and advice for the benefit of their communities. The 'Ask the Police' website was created by PNLD* as a result of a thematic inspection of call handling within the police service by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC ).


*The PNLD (Police National Legal Database) is a business service of the Police and Crime Commissioner West Yorkshire. For over 20 years PNLD has been providing up to date, accurate online legal information, including legislative guidance, case law and national standard offence wordings to the police services of England and Wales. PNLD subscriptions are available to support all those with an interest in law, for more information please visit www.pnld.co.uk

๐Ÿฆฎ New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breedsPublic protection against banned dog breeds...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿฆฎ New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened.

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened

๐Ÿ’ป AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victimsThousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly a...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿ’ป AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims

Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.

Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.

๐Ÿ“ฑ New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing n**e imagesBritain will become the first country in the world wh...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ฑ New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing n**e images

Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.

Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.

๐Ÿป Cheers! Football fans to raise a glass for the World CupPubs across the country set to benefit from extensions to lice...
08/06/2026

๐Ÿป Cheers! Football fans to raise a glass for the World Cup

Pubs across the country set to benefit from extensions to licensing hours, special screenings and pavement pints as the country gears up for the World Cup.

Pubs across the country set to benefit from extensions to licensing hours, special screenings and pavement pints as the country gears up for the World Cup

๐Ÿ“ข Website MaintenanceAsk the Police is currently unavailable as we are carrying out some essential website maintenance.W...
22/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Website Maintenance

Ask the Police is currently unavailable as we are carrying out some essential website maintenance.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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