Public Liability Insurer and associated Bond numbers

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.032254

I note you seek access to the following information:

The oath of office of every employee paid by the people to protect and serve the people.

The name of your Public Liability Insurer and associated Bond numbers.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The oath of office of every employee paid by the people to protect and serve the people.

"I do solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will well and truly service the King in the office of constable, with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, upholding fundamental human rights and according equal respect to all people; and that I will, to the best of my power, cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against people and property; and that while I continue to hold the said office I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all the duties thereof faithfully according to law"

No one other than Police Officers and Special Constables are required to make any attestation in order to hold the office of constable. Unless a Police Officer or Special Constable, they will not hold police powers.

The name of your Public Liability Insurer and associated Bond numbers.

The MPS’s current Public Liability Insurer is Zurich Municipal.