Officer training under PACE 422/2024

FOI Reference: 422/2024

Request:

1. How much training do constables get on pace?
2. Do constables have to pass an exam on pace?
3. How often are constables given refresher training on pace?
4. What training are custody sergeants given on pace?
5. Do custody sergeants have to pass an exam on pace?
6. How often are custody sergeants given refresher training on pace?

 

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

PACE is a strand that runs through all initial training which is 29 weeks in Dyfed-Powys Police. A full day is provided specifically to PACE. On the PIP Level 2 interviewing course we revisit PACE code C and G.

Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Yes.

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.             

Nothing specifically – falls in different business areas.

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Builds on their initial training and goes into specific section relevant to custody.  3 week course followed by a shadowing period.

Response 5:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

There is no custody exam.

Response 6:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

There is annual refresher training, not specifically PACE related.

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It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 14/05/2024)