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Ask the Police logoDo you need a quick answer to a general question? We recommend you visit the national Ask The Police website. It is straightforward to use and provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on numerous topics.

The most popular questions typically being asked are:

• What is a police caution and how long does it last?
• What does a spent conviction mean?
• How long will the penalty points/endorsement stay on my licence?
• I need a police check for immigration/emigration purposes, what do I have to do?
• How long do I have to report an incident to the police?
• My ex partner keeps ringing me and waiting for me outside work, what can I do? / I keep getting text messages from him/her, is it harassment?
• I want to travel to America but I have got a conviction/been arrested, can I still travel there?
• Is there a legal age for a babysitter?
• Ages - when are you old enough?
• How can I get a check of my criminal records for pre-employment vetting purposes?

Visit the Ask the Police website.