National Police Chief's Council: When to call the police - guidance for schools & colleges

This advice covers incidents on school and college premises where students have potentially committed a crime. It provides guidance on what schools and colleges should bear in mind when considering contacting the police. This advice covers the following situations:

• Assault

• Criminal damage

• Cyber crime

• Drugs

• Harassment

• Sexual offences

• Theft

• Weapons

This advice aims to support schools and college to make defensible decisions when considering whether to involve the police.