A/DCI Shelley Hudson Northumbria Police Child Abuse Investigation Unit
The Role of the Police “To uphold the law fairly and firmly; to prevent crime, to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to keep the Queen’s peace; to protect, help and reassure the community; and to be seen to do this with integrity, common sense and sound judgement.”
Protection Law Information sharing Decision making Balance
Prevention Information Education Engagement
Prosecution Victim Evidence Medical examinations Offender PACE
Summary Protect, prevent, prosecute Challenges Decision making Regular engagement