York Minster Police - Present Day

Present Day

There are now ten officers of the Minster Police, though they are no longer attested as constables and instead utilise 'any person' powers of citizen's arrest under section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. They do not carry batons or handcuffs. Their modern-day role is to act as custodians of over 380 sets of keys, to provide information and directions to tourists, security for cash takings and fire protection. The more traditional policing functions for the Minster are conducted by the local territorial police force, North Yorkshire Police.

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