OpenPolice is an independent, community-run reference for the UK justice system. We bring together public information on police forces, courts, prisons, custody centres and stop & search data, alongside plain-English legal guidance — all free to browse.

No. OpenPolice is independent and is not affiliated with any police force, court, the Home Office or any government body. We compile and present publicly available information; always confirm anything time-sensitive (such as a court hearing) with the relevant official source.

Yes — everything on OpenPolice is free to browse, with no paywall. We're funded privately and by voluntary donations. If you'd like to help keep it running, see our donate page.

No. The directory, court and prison listings, stop & search data and legal guidance are all open to read without signing in. An optional account lets you save items and contribute, but it is never required just to look things up.