Statistics
An audit published by the Home Office in August 2008 showed that 21 out of 42 police forces had granted Accredited Person status to a total of 1,406 people in 95 organisations. 19 of the employing organisations were private companies. Essex Police had accredited the most people, 291 individuals in 25 organisations.
The powers which had been granted most widely (by more than 20 forces) were the power to seize alcohol from a person aged under 18 in a designated place, the power to seize tobacco from a person under 16, and the power to require the name and address of a person acting in an anti-social manner.
In addition, 255 officers of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency had been granted powers to stop lorries for checks on vehicle and driver compliance across England and Wales.
Read more about this topic: Community Safety Accreditation Scheme
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