A strategy document published by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), which replaced the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) following its closure last October, sets out "key principles" for how officers should deal with young people.
It states that in all encounters with the police "it is crucial" that under-18s "be treated as children first".
The document also calls on police to make efforts to identity the vulnerability of children and young people they deal with and respond effectively "in order to protect them from harm".
It goes on to say that police should seek a "full understanding" of the circumstances behind the young people who come to their attention.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
