ACRO Criminal Records Office is a national police unit; hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and based near Fareham. We're very much part of the police family with our purpose being 'safer communities in the UK and across the world'.

Is Acro Criminal Records Office legit?

There are a number of fraudulent, fake or scam emails that claim to provide services from ACRO Criminal Records Office. They may come from anywhere in the world and often (but not always) relate to offers of employment. They are not genuine, but an attempt to obtain money or personal details from members of the public.

What information does Acro hold?

The information held on the PNC includes, but is not limited to: details of arrests, impending prosecutions, convictions, non-convictions such as penalty notices, cautions, final warnings, reprimands, individuals disqualified from driving, vehicle details, information relating to the issue of firearms certificates, and ...

Who is the head of acro?

(L-R) Head of ACRO, Superintendent James Fulton; Deputy Commissioner of Police at Bermuda Police Service, Darrin Simons; ACRO Chief Executive, Rob Price.

What is an acro?

ACRO provides Police certificates for immigration and visa purposes for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America. Other countries may request or accept a Police Certificate for visa purposes.

I GOT ACCESS TO MY FULL CRIMINAL HISTORY!

What is a ACRO Police Certificate?

ACRO issues Police Certificates to people who want to emigrate to, or obtain a visa for, countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America. ... The Police Certificate is not intended for use to gain employment within the UK or to emigrate to the UK.

What is an ACPO Police Certificate?

Police Certificates are for people who wish to emigrate or require a visa to live and work abroad. The certificate details whether or not you have a criminal record in the United Kingdom and is required as part of the visa process by the respective high commission or embassy.

What is ACPO now called?

Now known as the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC). The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) existed until 31 March 2015, as an independent professional body coordinating the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What is ACPO now?

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) was formed on April 1 2015. It replaced the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), which previously provided national police coordination and leadership.

Where is acro based?

ACRO Criminal Records Office is a national police unit; hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and based near Fareham. We're very much part of the police family with our purpose being 'safer communities in the UK and across the world'.

How far back does an acro go?

A free email provider such as Gmail is fine. Address history – ACRO asks for a full address history going back 10 years, not the 5 years which is standard for a DBS certificate.

How long does an acro take?

The standard service takes 10 working days and the premium service takes 2 working days, not including dates of receipt or dispatch. However, if you are due to travel shortly, ACRO suggest that you may want to consider the premium service.

What happens when police take no further action?

No Further Action (NFA) is where there is not enough evidence to send the case to the CPS for them to prosecute and therefore the decision has been made to not take the investigation further, i.e. lack of evidence to proceed with a charging decision.

Who owns Acro criminal records?

ACRO is hosted by Hampshire Constabulary.

Is Acro same as DBS?

ACRO – Criminal Records Office

It's not the same thing as the DBS checks which are carried out on people who are working in the UK in positions of responsibility, but they are similar.

How do I contact ACRO?

1. Concerns regarding our services should be made to our Customer Services department via email to: or by letter to: ACRO, PO Box 481, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 9FS, (UK). You can also contact us by telephone on (0)2380 479 920.

What do the NPCC do?

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) enables independent chief constables and their forces to work together to improve policing for the public. We coordinate the operational response across the service to the threats we face in the UK, such as terrorism, organised crime and national emergencies.

Is ACPO still known as ACPO?

On 1 April 2015 ACPO was replaced by the National Police Chiefs Council. ACPO became subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 1 November 2011. This authority no longer exists, so you cannot make a request to it.

How many female chief constables are there in the UK?

There are currently nine women holding the rank of chief constable across England and Wales, five of whom are serving in forces outside the MPS (11.9%).

How many chief constables are there in the UK?

Throughout the United Kingdom and Crown Dependencies there are currently fifty chief constables.

Can you see someone's criminal record UK?

The internet has made the UK Criminal Records Search Procedure even easier than ever before. ... But any criminal records search will require, at the very least, the name of the person whose records you're seeking, and documentation demonstrating that you have a need to obtain such records.

How do I check someone's criminal record?

But, for the most part, anyone can go to a court clerk's office (and, sometimes, on a court or state agency website) and search the files for records of conviction for a certain person. Sealed records. An exception to the public access rules applies when convictions have been sealed by the court from public view.

Who decides no further action?

No further action (NFA).

If there is not enough evidence the police may decide not to charge you and no further action will be taken.