Border security


Kent called in mutual aid to deal with Cross-channel border closure
(30/12/20) ACC in charge of operation will chair multi-agency response to potential disruption caused by EU Transition.

Direct access to crime databases lost but UK to be given 'special status'
(29/12/20) Deal with EU is a mixed bag on law enforcement but UK promised 'unprecedented levels of co-operation' as a third country.

Extra NCA staff working over Christmas to prepare for Brexit
(17/12/20) The National Crime Agency (NCA) has between 20 – 40 per cent extra staff working to prepare for the eventualities of leaving the European Union on 1 January 2021.

Forces must end reporting vulnerable to Immigration Services
(17/12/20) Forces should not share the immigration status of vulnerable people with the Home Office, according to all three of the policing oversight bodies.