Civil Nuclear Constabulary
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) (Welsh: Heddlu Sifil Niwclear) is a special police force responsible for providing law enforcement and security at any relevant nuclear site and for security of nuclear materials in transit within the United Kingdom. The force has over 1,500 police officers and support staff. Officers within the force are authorised firearms officers due to the nature of the industry the force protects.
| Civil Nuclear Constabulary | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CNC |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2005 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Annual budget | circa £100m |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | United Kingdom |
| Operations jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Map of CNC Divisions | |
| Legal jurisdiction | Typically within 5km of UK nuclear sites |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Culham Science Centre Abingdon OX14 3DB |
| Sworn members | over 1,500 |
| Agency executives |
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| Divisions | 2 |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 10 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The CNC was established on 1 April 2005, replacing the former Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary established in 1955. The CNC does not guard the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons; this role is the responsibility of the British Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence Police.
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