Accredited Police Station
Representative Training
Structured legal training for aspiring and practising police station representatives. Aligned to the Police Station Qualifications Board accreditation framework.
6
Structured Modules
A–H
PACE Codes Covered
CIT
Scenario Practice
24/7
Study Anywhere
What is a Police Station Representative?
A police station representative (PSR) is a legal professional authorised to advise and represent individuals held in police custody or attending voluntary interviews under caution. PSRs play a critical role in the criminal justice process, ensuring that suspects understand their legal rights from the outset of an investigation.
PSRs operate under the Police Station Qualifications Board (PSQB) accreditation scheme. To practise independently, representatives must hold a current PSRAS accreditation, demonstrating their competence in criminal procedure, PACE compliance and interview advice.
PSR Train is structured to help you build the knowledge and practical understanding required to succeed in the PSRAS assessment and carry out the PSR role effectively.
Key PSR Duties
- Advise clients held in police custody
- Attend voluntary interviews under caution
- Advise on rights to silence and disclosure
- Review prosecution material before interview
- Represent clients at the custody suite
- Advise on arrest, detention and bail
What the Training Covers
Each training area is structured around the PSQB competency framework and current criminal procedure practice.
PACE Codes & Custody Procedure
Comprehensive coverage of all PACE Codes of Practice (A–H), custody procedures, time limits, detention rights and the role of the custody officer.
Interview Advice & Disclosure
Structured guidance on advising clients before and during police interviews, including no-comment advice, disclosure obligations and prepared statements.
CIT Scenarios & Decision-Making
Competence in Interview Training (CIT) practice scenarios designed to build your assessment and decision-making skills in realistic custody situations.
Who This Training is For
PSR Train supports professionals at every stage of their police station representative journey.
Aspiring Police Station Representatives
Those seeking initial PSRAS accreditation and entering police station practice for the first time.
Criminal Law Trainees
Trainee solicitors and legal executives rotating through the criminal department who need police station knowledge.
Practising PSRs (Refresher)
Accredited representatives seeking to update their knowledge of PACE codes and current custody procedure.
Legal Support Professionals
Paralegals, legal administrators and support staff in criminal law firms who work alongside PSRs.
Course Modules
Six structured modules covering the full PSQB competency framework, from PACE codes to interview advice and CIT scenario practice.
PACE Codes A–H
Stop and search, arrest, detention, identification, interviewing suspects, and codes D, E and H covering identification procedures, audio recording, and treatment of vulnerable persons.
Custody Procedures & Time Limits
The role of the custody officer, authorisation of detention, reviews, extensions and the statutory time limits governing detention without charge.
Disclosure Obligations
Initial disclosure in the police station context, the duty of the investigator, and advising clients on disclosure material prior to interview.
Interview Advice & No-Comment Interviews
When to advise a no-comment interview, the impact of adverse inferences under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, and prepared statement preparation.
Detention Rights & Legal Advice
The suspect's right to legal advice, the right to have someone informed of arrest, delayed access provisions, and advising on bail and charging decisions.
CIT Scenario Exercises
Competence in Interview Training practice exercises that build your assessment skills and prepare you for the situational judgement elements of the PSRAS assessment.
How to Qualify as a Police Station Representative
A clear three-stage pathway from training to PSRAS accreditation.
Complete the Training Modules
Work through the six structured modules at your own pace. Each module includes reading material, worked examples and end-of-module knowledge checks.
Practise with MCQs and CIT Scenarios
Consolidate your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and Competence in Interview Training scenario exercises with instant feedback.
Apply for PSRAS Accreditation
Once you are confident in your knowledge, apply for accreditation via the Police Station Qualifications Board (PSQB) through the formal PSRAS process.
Please note: PSR Train prepares you for the PSRAS accreditation process — it does not itself grant accreditation. Accreditation is awarded by the Police Station Qualifications Board (PSQB) upon successful completion of their formal assessment process.
Why Choose PSR Train
PSR Train is built specifically for police station representative preparation. Every piece of content is aligned to the PSQB framework and structured for efficient, effective learning.
- Structured around the PSQB competency framework
- PACE-aligned content, updated for current practice
- Instant feedback on every practice question
- Available 24/7 — study at your own pace
- Secure platform with progress tracking
- Clear scope: training guidance, not legal advice
Begin Your Police Station
Representative Training
Access structured modules, practice questions and scenario exercises to prepare for PSRAS accreditation — all in one professional platform.