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United Kingdom Football Policing Unit (UKFPU)

Public order public safety — Authorised Professional Practice

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Summary

The United Kingdom Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) is focused on collaborating with police and partner agencies to minimize football-related antisocial behaviour, violence, and disorder among UK supporters. Their primary output includes the UKFPU Policing Football Operational Advice, which guides officers nationwide in the planning and deployment of resources for football events. This APP topic provides insights and recommendations based on professional practice to assist police officers in maintaining order during such events. The guidance addresses command structures, strategic planning, community engagement, and the importance of intelligence in effective policing.

Key principles

  • 1Collaborative efforts to reduce football-related disorder
  • 2Utilization of operational advice for event planning
  • 3Emphasis on community engagement and communication for effective policing
  • 4Integration of intelligence in resource deployment
  • 5Command structure guidance for officers in the field

Defined terms

UKFPU
United Kingdom Football Policing Unit

This is a brief, factual summary. The full APP guidance — including operational detail, statutory references and case studies — lives on the College of Policing website. APP is the authoritative source for UK policing practice.

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Source: College of Policing — Authorised Professional Practice · Crown copyright, licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0. Summary fetched 2026-06-27.