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National Police Information Security Risk Management Risk Balance Case Template
The National Policing Information Security Risk Management Framework provides the foundations of risk management across policing in line with the Police Cyber Assurance Framework (PCAF).
This template must be completed in conjunction with the National Security Risk Management Framework and Guidance.
The Risk Decision Document should be a single document that outlines any national risk, and the recommended measures for mitigating it. The template is organised into sections, each containing specific guidance points on content to be included.
Bluetooth Guidance V1.0
This guidance provides policing and law enforcement organisations with relevant information regarding risks associated with deploying Bluetooth technology within the workplace, and to enhance the risk-based decisions required in the use of such technology. This guidance adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.
NCSP Bluetooth Guidance v1.6
This guidance provides policing and law enforcement organisations with relevant information regarding risks associated with deploying Bluetooth technology within the workplace, and to enhance the risk-based decisions required in the use of such technology.
Password Standard v1 approved by NCPSB JAN 23
This standard supports the National Community System Policy System Access requirements with respect to defining requirements for the use and selection of a password / passphrase-based method of authentication. It should be read in conjunction with the System Access standard. Passwords represent only one method of authentication (something that you know) and should be combined with other methods such as something you have (token) or something you are (biometric). It is not always possible especially with legacy applications or services to utilise multi-factor authentication, and this is where this standard can help to ensure that risks are effectively managed. A strong passphrase / password will help to ensure lawful business access to applications, mobile devices, systems and networks when combined with an agreed access control policy and supported by an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system. Undertaking a business impact assessment (BIA) is important to determine specific information security requirements to support proportionate risk management. This Standard is aligned with the NCSC’s password guidance.
Penetration testing and ITHC Guideline
This guidance describes approaches to delivering comprehensive Testing (using a range of attack types), penetration tests, to support security and risk compliance monitoring
Covenant for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Policing
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within policing is unsurprising. The speed and accuracy that AI can bring to police processes make it an attractive way to deliver an effective and efficient service. However, the application of AI can be contentious[i]. Transparency and fairness must be at the heart of what we implement, to ensure a proportionate and responsible use that builds public confidence.
This Covenant outlines a set of principles that forces have agreed will define how it uses AI in its business. They were endorsed by all members of the National Police Chiefs’ Council on 28 September 2023. The endorsement means that all developers and users of AI within policing must give due regard to the Covenant’s principles. Whilst the implementation of these principles across policing will be an ongoing and evolving area of work, publication of our principles ensure we are acting with transparency from the outset.
Digital Case File Data Requirements 1.0.0
This document was retired in July 2021
The purpose of this document and standard is to detail the information requirements for the content of the digital case file to be transferred by forces to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
The Digital Case File (DCF) Data requirements document help to define the structured case information and case summary required by the CPS for a first hearing, including that which must be served on to the court, defence and self-represented defendant as Initial Details of the Prosecution Case (IDPC). It also to define the content and data structure of the DCF, as required by the CPS and provided by the police for a case summary listed for a first hearing in the Magistrates Court.
This includes:
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For all offences listed for a first hearing in the Magistrates Court by way of a charge sheet, summons or requisition.
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To be used post-charge following either a police charge or cps pre-charge advice decision.
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To be used for cases containing multiple defendants and offences.
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For both anticipated guilty and not-guilty pleas.
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For breach of bail (BoB) hearings.
National Digital Case File Standards
The Digital Case File national programme has established standards for how a case file is built and sent to the Crown Prosecution Service through collaboration with suppliers and police forces.
This programme works with a number of organisations, such as the CPS, law enforcement agencies and suppliers to produce a set of standards, which suppliers can then use to produce compatible solutions, allowing law enforcement agencies to send case files digitally to CPS . This is the national standard required for any technical digital case file solution.
This DCF programme is being implemented in police forces now and the attached documents liable to be updated as it progresses.
The National Standards Assurance Board notes that the branding is CGI on the standards as this is reflective of their work in writing them, but this has been in partnership with policing who own and continue to contribute towards them.
Police Approved Secure Facilities (PASF) security review checklist (v1.8)
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This checklist covers the range of security measures to be assessed when reviewing how appropriate a premises is for handling police data. This can be used for both police premises but also suppliers premises, where they are handling or hosting data.
National Policing Community Security Policy Framework v1.0
National Policing will maintain public trust by securing our data and by applying a consistent, proportional approach to technology risk across policing. The National Policing Digital Strategy 2030 is built upon the 2025 Policing Vision to provide the foundations for Policing to deliver the National Digital Strategic objectives. In the future we will exchange more data and information with partners, adopt new connected technologies and move to cloud-based infrastructures. The move to a more open ecosystem cannot be at the expense of information security. This framework defines the holistic approach to information and technology risks by aligning to Government Security standards, guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and industry best practice. The National Policing Community Security Policy Framework supports a proportionate baseline standard of cyber security for National Policing to deliver its operational and strategic objectives. As the cyber threat landscape facing the UK Police forces continues to evolve, so must the means by which forces maintain their security posture. The purpose of the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework is to provide the structure for information security for National Policing, suppliers, and partners to carry out their services securely. The National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, this document, will be referred to as the ‘Framework’ throughout this document. The scope of the ‘Framework’ applies to both this document and the supporting National Policing Information Security Policy and National Policing Information Security Principles that underpin the framework. Membership of the established ‘Community of Trust’ built under the original Community Security Policy, which is replaced by this framework and its supporting policy and principles, now requires alignment to this framework and its underlying policy and principles.