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title: Police Force Delays
description: Stay updated on Police Force delays for enhanced DBS checks, with ongoing challenges in certain areas.
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# [Police Force Delays](https://www.hrconnect.org.uk/news/police-force-delays)

 Written by [HR Connect](https://www.hrconnect.org.uk/news/author/hr-connect) | Apr 15, 2024 4:36:29 PM

Over the past few months, we have been updating you on Police Force delays for enhanced DBS checks. The DBS aims to complete 80% of enhanced checks within 14 days. However, they continue to acknowledge that some Local Police Forces are experiencing significant delays. Since our last update in our January newsletter, there are currently 5 Local Police Forces that the DBS are working with on recovery plans. These forces are Derbyshire, Dyfed Powys, Hampshire, Kent, and Sussex. For more information, download an [Info Sheet from the DBS here >>](https://www.hrconnect.org.uk/hubfs/Downloads/External/EmploymentCheck/Police%20Performance%20Information%20RB%20and%20Applicant%20Final2Mar24.pdf)

HR Connect continue to escalate checks that have been outstanding with the DBS for over 60 days. After a further 10 days the DBS will then chase the relevant police force every 2 weeks until a DBS result is returned. HR Connect have no control on the DBS processing times however continue to ensure checks are escalated as soon possible to prevent further delays.

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