What is the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme? | Gardant Security

Street marshals from Gardant Security have been granted limited policing powers, thanks to their accreditation under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS). The hotspot policing initiative, which aims to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) through targeted foot patrols, facilitated the introduction of the street marshals. Marshals from Gardant Security currently carry out hotspot patrols in Barnstaple, Bideford and Exmouth.

The CSAS accreditation, granted by the Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable, provides Gardant Security’s street marshals with limited policing powers. This includes:
• The power to share and access information and intelligence with Devon & Cornwall Police.
• The power to require name and address for anti-social behaviour.
• The power to require name and address for a relevant offence. Relevant offences are those outlined by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) or byelaws.

CSAS accredited street marshals can be identified by the CSAS logo on their uniform. They will also carry with them both a powers card identifying powers they are accredited with and a police issued ID badge. These items can be produced if requested by a member of the public and it is reasonable to do so.

Find out more about CSAS: www.dc.police.uk/csas

Find out more about hotspot policing: www.street-focus.co.uk/hotspot-policing