Who does the vetting to determine who is “fit and proper”?
The police should carry out the minimum number of checks required to verify the information provided on application forms and provide any intelligence that can be disclosed. Although each force will have its own system for processing these checks, which may be carried out by police officers or police staff, checks should be returned through a central point of contact to make sure that liaison is efficient. This information may also help the police when planning for record inspections. Local authorities are responsible for bankruptcy checks.
