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Police Custody Arrest Reasons: Offence Category Reference Tool - Methodology Note

Year: 2026

Type: report

Abstract: This reference sheet provides a standardised classification of arrest reason descriptions into offence categories, developed through analysis of electronic police custody record data from eight police forces in England and Wales. It is designed to support researchers, police forces, and other agencies working with police custody data to classify arrest reasons consistently and efficiently.

Source: Repository@Nottingham (University of Nottingham)

Authors: Kemp, Vicky, Kent, Hope

Language: English

Topic: Policing Practices and Perceptions

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7134867559

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