Who we work with
The Wiltshire Criminal Justice Board encourages these agencies to work together as one team, with common aims and objectives.
Wiltshire Constabulary
The role of the police is to enforce the law and protect the public.
They work together to put the resources and strategies in place to try to prevent crime and when it does happen, ensure that those responsible are caught and that their victims see justice.
For policing purposes, Wiltshire is split into three Basic Command Units known as A,C and D Division, which in turn, split into Districts which correspond with the District / Borough Council boundaries.
Wiltshire has approximately 1000 police officers operating across the county.
There are 24 police stations in Wiltshire, with the Headquarters based centrally in Devizes.
Click here for the Wiltshire Constabulary website, or to find out more about policing where you live please click on the following link: Local Stations
The Crown Prosecution Service
This is the Government department responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police
in England and Wales.
It advises the police on cases for possible prosecution, determines the charge in all but minor cases once a
decision has been made to prosecute, prepares cases for court and presents cases in court.
For information on your local CPS office please click the following link: Wiltshire CPS
HM Courts Service
This is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Its remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public.
It is responsible for managing the Magistrates’ Courts, the Crown Court, County Courts, the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales.
The Magistrates' Court is responsible for the operations and resources within each of its courthouses which are based in Salisbury, Devizes, Chippenham and Swindon.
Approximately 96% of all criminal cases are dealt with in the Magistrates' Court.
Wiltshire has two Crown Courts located in Swindon and Salisbury.
Generally the more serious offences are dealt with in these courts.
A judge will be present and a jury of 12 people will be in attendance for the duration of the trial.
Click here for the HMCS website.
The Probation Service
Rehabilitates offenders given community sentences and those released from prison.
The NPS enforces the conditions of their court orders and release licences, and takes whatever steps in its power to protect the public.
For more information on the Wiltshire Probation Service please click the following link: Wiltshire Probation Service
The Prison Service
Serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts.
Its duty is to look after them with humanity and help them lead law-abiding and useful lives in
custody and after release.
Wiltshire has one prison, situated in a rural location between Devizes and Westbury.
Since 1988, Erlestoke has been a category 'C' adult male closed training prison, continually striving to improve all aspects of its regime and to take forward new initiatives with commitment and enthusiasm.
Click here for the Prison Service website
Youth Offending Teams 
Wiltshire has two YOTs, Swindon YOT and Wiltshire YOT.
They work with young people aged between 10 and 17 years who are offending or at risk of offending, tackling personal, family, social, health or educational issues.
For the Youth Justice Board website, click here.