Chief Police Officers

Licensing extension for showing World Cup games not supported by police association

10-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

A group that represents chief police officers has said it does not support a national extension of licensing hours for the World Cup, something the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) said could bring in an extra £20m for pubs.

Pubs could face increased enforcement activity from police in 'week of action'

18-Aug-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Pub and bar operators could face enforcement action from police during a "week of action" on licensing and alcohol-related harm during 16 - 22 September.

Association of Chief Police Officers calls on pubs to accept PASS cards

04-Sep-2012 By Gurjit Degun

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has called on police to encourage licensees to accept the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologrammed card.

Top cop gives PASS approval

11-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

A leading police officer has given his backing to the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). Jon Stoddart, the Association of Chief Police Officers...

Police policy for licensing

06-Jul-2010 By Peter Coulson

The licensing role within the senior ranks of the police is to advise Government on the practicalities of proposed legislation, says Peter Coulson.

It's the right time to say no to drunks at the bar'

17-Feb-2005

Pubs and bars seem under attack from all quarters: the chief police officers, the Daily Mail and the Conservative Party have all mounted an...

New drug rape test criticised by ACPO

26-Jul-2004

A new test that protects drinkers from drug rape has been criticised by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).The Drink Detective will be...

Pub cannabis use to be discussed

26-Oct-2001

Trade leaders have demanded a meeting with the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to discuss cannabis use in pubs.They...