Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Require police officers to undergo enhanced DBS check before appointment
Closed
229 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to introduce a law requiring police officers to have an enhanced DBS check before they can be appointed to a police force.
In light of multiple cases of police officers committing violent crimes, including sexual offences, usually against women, we are calling for all police officers to be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check in order to be appointed.
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
229
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 Jan 2023
Closed
23 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.