Police Station Representative FAQs
Comprehensive answers to the most common questions about becoming and working as an accredited police station representative.
The Basics
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Becoming a Rep
4 questions
Working as a Rep
4 questions
At the Police Station
4 questionsThe BasicsWhat is a police station representative?What is the difference between a rep and a duty solicitor?Can a police station rep go to court?Is advice from a police station rep free?Becoming a RepHow do I become a police station representative?What qualifications do I need?How much does accreditation cost?How long does accreditation take?Working as a RepHow much do police station representatives earn?Do I need a DSCC PIN number?Can I work for multiple firms?What hours do police station reps work?At the Police StationWhat happens when I arrive at the station?What is disclosure?Can I intervene during interview?What if my client wants to make no comment?How to Become a RepFind a RepresentativeWritten by Robert Cashman, Duty Solicitor.
Last updated: March 2026.
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