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National Police Library

In today's world, information and resources are growing at an unprecedented rate and the National Police Library can make all the difference by linking you with essential information in a timely way.

Contact Us
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National Police Library, NPIA, Bramshill, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0JW

Email: Enquiry desk

+44 (0) 1256 602650

We cover all aspects of policing - police science, criminal justice, legislation, cases, training, management and social sciences.

All UK police officers and police staff have free access to our full information resources and services on completion of the borrower registration form.

We are also able to assist non-police researchers - see 'Using the Library' for information.

The library is housed in the mansion at Bramshill.

You can use the library without visiting in person, simply by:

   Searching  the online catalogue
   Telephone: 44 (0) 1256 602650 or e-mail your enquiry or loan request

News . . .

We will only supply a maximum of 10 journal articles (paper or electronic copies) to any borrower in a 7 day period.  If a request is made with more than 10 articles, we will supply the first 10 listed.