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Publication  —  Child protection  —  30 June 2016

Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term.

Publication  —  Child protection, Joint inspection  —  29 June 2016

Between 16 May and 20 May 2016, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation undertook a joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect in the London Borough of Croydon. This inspection included a ‘deep dive’ focus on the response to child sexual exploitation and those missing from home, care or education.