Operational Policing

Public Order

Documents related to maintaining public order.

Follow the links below to useful publications on topics related to maintaining public order.

• Guidance on giving directions to individuals to leave a locality: Section 27 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
• Knife crime - best practice guidelines (new window)
• The 'Good Practice Safety Guide' for small events and sporting events on highways, roads, and in public places
• Animal welfare - human rights: protecting people from animal rights extremists
• Removal of disguises (powers to seize or remove any item worn to conceal identity): Section 94 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
• Working group on football disorder: report and recommendations

See Also

• Citizen-Focused Policing
• Community Support Officers