Policy P21 - CBRN

This is South Yorkshire Police’s Statement of Agreed Policy on CBRN. This policy relates to localised procedures only and therefore not supported by Authorised Professional Practice (APP).

South Yorkshire Police follow the NCBRN Centre guidance and internal  guidance for CBRN regarding training, non attendance etc

South Yorkshire Police’s statement of agreed policy on CBRN Materials (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) includes:

Due to the nature of the content covered here, this policy states only that it adheres fully to the relevant section of Authorised Professional Practice (APP), as well as any standards or requirements set out nationally. South Yorkshire Police will ensure that all incidents relating to CBRN are dealt with in an appropriate manner, in line with current legislation and APP guidance. We will also ensure compliance with National CBRN Centre guidelines on training and Continued Professional Development.

Other relevant South Yorkshire Police documents you may wish to consider are: 

P7 - Information Management

​Equality Act 2010

The Act creates a statutory requirement for all Functions and Policies (Including Procedural Instructions) to be analysed for their effect on equality, diversity and human rights, with due regard to the General Equality Duty.

In principle, this document has been assessed for discrimination, which cannot be justified, among other diverse groups.

The Code of Ethics published in 2014 and revised in 2024 by the College of Policing requires us all to do the right thing in the right way. 

The 2024 Code of Ethics is not a statutory Code of Practice, it has the same status as other guidance produced by the College. The Code of Ethics is supported by the Code of Practice for Ethical Policing. This is a statutory Code of Practice which provides chief officers with direction on promoting and supporting ethical and professional behaviour within their forces.

Human Rights/Discretion

The purpose of providing policy is to give an indication to staff of the expected course of action.  However it is not possible to cater for every possible combination of factors that would justify a departure from stated policy.  The Human Rights Act 1998 requires the proper use of discretion at all times and nothing within this policy and associated procedural instructions prohibits the proper use of discretion in appropriate circumstances.

Where action is taken that has the potential to interfere with an individual's Human Rights, the reasons behind the making of the decision to act in that way should be recorded on the appropriate forms, or where this is not practicable, in pocket books or policy logs.

​Rights of redress for members of the public:

Anyone who feels that a member of staff has behaved incorrectly or unfairly, or who is dissatisfied with organisational matters, service delivery or other operational policing issues, has the right to make a complaint.

Initial action should be taken in one of the following ways:

• Complain in writing or in person to the Senior Officer at the appropriate police station or to the Chief Constable of the force concerned.
• Visit a local Citizens' Advice Bureau
• Contact a Solicitor

Rights of redress for South Yorkshire Police personnel:

South Yorkshire Police personnel who feel they have grounds for concern in relation to the implementation of policies may, as appropriate:

• Pursue concerns through their line manager.
• Contact a First Contact Advisor.
• Pursue a grievance formally through the South Yorkshire Police Grievance Resolution Procedure.
• Seek advice from their staff association or trades union.

Use procedural instruction Pi23.11 - Management of Complaints, in the section entitled Handling Complaints relating to Direction and Control.

Start Date: 10/01/2019

This statement of agreed policy is new.

Review:

This statement of agreed policy is managed by Superintendent, Operational Support Unit.

The date for the next review of this policy and Equality Analysis is: 28/03/2025