Articles on the law and procedure related to the retention and disclosure of police data, criminal records, including police cautions and arrests. Covering topics such as how long records can be retained, when they can be disclosed, what information the police can gather and retain, how police records can impact employment, travel and other areas, and how and when police records and data can be deleted.
A Guide to ACRO Record Deletion Process from National Police Systems
Did you know that it’s possible to apply for the deletion of police records from the Police National Computer (PNC), National Fingerprint Database (IDENT1) and the National DNA Database (NDNAD)? The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) calls this process the “Record Deletion Process.” Locally held records, such as custody records and custody photos, are