tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) 2026-05-01T11:39:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-national-threat-level-raised-to-severe 2026-05-01T11:39:00+01:00 UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE The UK National Threat Level has been raised to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sellafield-recruitment-opens-for-authorised-firearms-officers 2026-03-03T09:49:00+00:00 Sellafield recruitment opens for Authorised Firearms Officers The CNC has opened AFO recruitment at Sellafield as part of a rolling programme to sustain armed protection at one of the UK’s most sensitive nuclear sites. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/exercise-synergy-prepares-cnc-apprentices-for-success 2025-11-24T14:59:30+00:00 Exercise Synergy prepares CNC apprentices for success Civil Nuclear Constabulary apprentice officers put their learning into action as they head towards end point assessments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-shortlisted-for-two-oscar-kilo-awards 2025-10-30T14:07:27+00:00 CNC shortlisted for two Oscar Kilo awards The CNC has been named finalists in two categories of the Oscar Kilo awards, which celebrate the best initiatives, teams and individuals across UK policing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-heroes-celebrated-by-chief-constable 2025-09-11T17:10:43+01:00 CNC Heroes Celebrated by Chief Constable Chief Constable Simon Chesterman was proud to present commendations to officers who went above and beyond. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/officers-and-staff-recognised-for-long-service-and-good-conduct 2025-09-11T00:00:00+01:00 Officers and Staff Recognised for Long Service and Good Conduct The CNC gathered to celebrate the achievements of long serving police officers and staff. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-partners-with-crimestoppers-to-strengthen-anonymous-reporting 2025-09-01T10:50:12+01:00 CNC partners with Crimestoppers to strengthen anonymous reporting CNC has partnered with Crimestoppers to provide a 24/7, fully anonymous way to report misconduct, with a clear focus on tackling sexual harassment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chief-supt-tim-needham-retires-after-30-years-of-service 2025-08-28T11:29:07+01:00 Chief Supt Tim Needham retires after 30 years of service Chief Superintendent Tim Needham leaves a legacy of leadership after nearly 30 years with the constabulary. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-holds-20th-anniversary-commemorative-service 2025-08-04T17:23:20+01:00 CNC holds 20th anniversary commemorative service The service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum to celebrate the CNC’s 20th anniversary and to remember those who have died whilst serving in the CNC. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-bids-farewell-to-hunterston-after-20-years 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 CNC bids farewell to Hunterston after 20 years After providing continuous armed policing for the last 20 years, today (Fri 1 Aug 2025) the CNC officially ceased operations at Hunterston Nuclear Power Station tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-new-members-join-cnpa-board 2025-07-29T15:46:59+01:00 Two new members join CNPA Board The Civil Nuclear Police Authority appoints John Campbell and Nick Payne as new board members, bringing extensive policing and governance expertise to the team. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-praised-for-meeting-2024-2025-objectives 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 CNC praised for meeting 2024 - 2025 objectives All officers and staff across the Constabulary have been praised for meeting the key strategic objectives upon which the force is measured. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/griffin-park-showcases-skills-to-onr-guests 2025-06-18T14:46:07+01:00 Griffin Park showcases skills to ONR guests The new Chair of the nuclear industry regulator, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), enjoyed a visit to Griffin Park last week. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/civil-nuclear-constabulary-welcomes-new-psd-team-leaders 2025-06-17T00:00:00+01:00 Civil Nuclear Constabulary welcomes new PSD team leaders The Constabulary welcomes new leadership to its Professional Standards Department adding decades of experience to promote integrity and accountability. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/civil-nuclear-constabulary-welcomes-new-barring-list-legislation 2025-06-10T15:34:18+01:00 Civil Nuclear Constabulary welcomes new barring list legislation The CNC has welcomed new legislation which will prevent disgraced officers from re-joining the police service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-acknowledge-sizewell-c-funding-announcement 2025-06-10T14:55:53+01:00 CNC acknowledge Sizewell C funding announcement The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has responded to today's announcement of funding for Sizewell C nuclear power plant. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnpa-board-bids-farewell-to-board-members 2025-06-10T09:08:46+01:00 CNPA Board bids farewell to Board members The CNPA Board bids farewell to long-serving members, Sir Craig Mackey and Sue Scane. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-participates-in-mental-health-awareness-week 2025-05-12T12:48:31+01:00 CNC participates in Mental Health Awareness Week The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is participating in Mental Health Week, which runs from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 May. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-afo-runs-half-marathon-for-charity 2025-04-14T11:09:18+01:00 CNC AFO runs half marathon for charity PC Scott Taylor, based at Harwell, ran the Reading Half Marathon and raised an outstanding £1,970 for the charity Building for the Future. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cnc-annual-business-plan-202526-maps-out-drive-to-succeed 2025-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 CNC Annual Business Plan 2025/26 maps out drive to succeed The CNC has launched an ambitious Annual Business Plan that builds on its core role protecting civil nuclear material.