# The Policing Protocol Order 2023, Paragraph 34: Operational Matters

Extent: E+W

Section 2 of the 2011 Act provides that a police force, and the civilian staff of a police force, are under the direction and control of the Chief Constable of the force. Section 4 makes identical provision for the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/649/schedule/paragraph/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/policing-protocol-order-2023/schedule/paragraph-34
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