Tees and Hartlepool Harbour Police

[1] Although the force was originally formed under the Harbour, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, the current authority derives from Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority Act 1966,[2] with constables' jurisdictions extending to two miles beyond the harbour.

[6] The harbour police use CCTV, high-visibility patrols, good knowledge of the area and information from port users and visitors to achieve their mission of detecting and reducing crime within the Tees and Hartlepool port and the immediate surrounding area.

[10] They will also be expected to keep up with legislation and terrorist threat levels by attending other courses provided to meet these requirements.

Officers will be expected to visit ships that use the port to issue general directions and byelaws and to check for any dangerous cargo, explosives or firearms carried.

Every officer is issued with a baton, handcuffs[16] and leg restraints, Uniform consists of black polo tops, as well as a police fleece, high visibility jackets and black peaked, or bowler, cap with cap badge.