If you are faced with an investigation, whether it is criminal allegations or misconduct, we understand that it can be professionally and personally distressing. Whatever charge you face and whether you have been on duty or not, we can provide you with the legal advice and representation you need to defend your case. Our lawyers are experts in all aspects of criminal law, police conduct issues, investigations and post-incident proceedings. We recognize the significant additional problems that police officers face when they are investigated for their conduct. Gorvins Solicitors has a state-of-the-art team of police family lawyers. We take great care to ensure that you, as a Hertfordshire Police Officer, receive excellent professional service in addition to expert legal advice. Our police family law team is highly regarded and trusted by many police associations when it comes to family matters, child conflict and other difficult situations in which police personnel and their families may find themselves. Hertfordshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for the surveillance of the county of Hertfordshire in England. Its head office is located in Welwyn Garden City. The current Chief of Police is Charlie Hall.
As of March 2019, the force comprised more than 1,900 police officers, 235 police officers and more than 1500 police officers and was supported by more than 410 special police officers. In 2006, Charles Clarke, then Home Secretary, suggested that the force merge with neighbouring forces of Bedfordshire Police and Essex Police to form a new strategic police force. [9] In July 2006, however, then-Prime Minister Tony Blair signalled that police mergers would not be enforced by the central government. [10] However, with the onset of the economic recession in 2008, the force began working on cooperation with neighboring armed forces. The three forces first joined forces with Bedfordshire Police and then Cambridgeshire Police in a strategic alliance, forming joint units in the areas of counter-terrorism, serious crime, dogs, firearms, SOCO, traffic policing, operations planning, civil contingencies, ICT and professional standards. Cooperation in this way protected the local police by the local authorities, but allowed the special forces to work with the three forces and be paid by them. Report a crime online if you don`t need to be immediately present to the police, report a problem and report a vehicle collision Our years of working with charities across the UK put us in the perfect position to give you the world-class legal advice you deserve to resolve your situation. Our expertise also covers several other areas of law, such as wills, trusts and estates, residential properties and dispute resolution.
The effective functioning of a police service depends on the respect and trust of the public in which it operates. We offer access to some of the best family law lawyers in the country and cater to the needs of Police Federation members and police personnel: Slater and Gordon also have a range of legal advice for you and your partner who provides free initial legal advice in personal legal matters. Call 0845 601 1907 to speak to one of our legal experts. If you or a family member has suffered damage as a result of a traffic accident, you are entitled to free legal advice, assistance and representation to receive financial compensation. We have been advising police officers on their labour rights for over 60 years and are regularly classified by legal registers as the main employment practice for staff associations and their members. This gives us unparalleled experience and understanding of the broader issues affecting police officers on the job, and the Police Federation can count on us to help you resolve issues at work, with your pension or conditions if needed. First, you should contact your representative of the Police Federation to request legal assistance in criminal matters and misconduct. If urgent advice is required outside of business hours regarding an arrest or post-incident proceedings, you may contact a Federation representative 24 hours a day through the inspector on duty at the Force Contact Centre.
We have decades of experience representing clients at police stations for all types of crimes, from murder and sexual offences to assault and criminal harm. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to advise you and represent you at the police station. The service is free, independent and confidential, and if we are involved at an early stage of an investigation, we can often influence the outcome of a case. If someone you know has been arrested and needs our help, or if you have been invited to attend a voluntary interview at the police station, please ensure that your rights are protected by calling us on 01442 242999 requesting our presence at the police station. Not regulated by an approved legal services regulator We have specialists who have in-depth knowledge of the unique losses that may affect police officers and ensure that they are recovered as part of your compensation. We often find that clients who were not represented at the police station are at a disadvantage when their case is brought before the court based on what was or was not said during police questioning. One of the benefits of joining the Police Federation is the ability to receive legal assistance and make claims if you are injured on duty or not. Slater and Gordon are the only national team of family lawyers with unique experience handling complex divorce cases by police. No one has a better understanding of the unique pressures of police services and how to protect their rights, particularly their pensions. If you are a divorcing police officer, it is important that you have a lawyer who knows how to protect yours. When you arrive at the police station, we will speak to the police to find out the details of the crime for which you have been arrested. We will then speak privately with you to take your full instructions and provide you with full advice on the law, the defences available to you, the strength of the evidence and whether or not you should be accountable to the police during the interview.
The best option may be to provide the police with a full and open report. Sometimes it is better to refuse to answer questions, at least until there is more information about the case against you; Or it is better to make a written statement in which you present your case in a clear and structured way. We have been working for the Police Association and its members for over 60 years. As a benefit of your membership in the federation, you have access to a comprehensive legal service. Our specialist lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the issues facing police officers, including: Find out how we strive to be a transparent, open and honest police force Our family law team has expertise in supporting members of the Police Federation and police personnel and has undergone an intensive training program to ensure they can provide comprehensive advice in all areas of police culture. Compensation, pensions and work arrangements are key to ensuring the best outcomes for their clients. If a relationship between two parents breaks down and ends in divorce or dissolution, child support usually is.