PACE Compliant
Police & PACE Interpreting
PACE-compliant police interpreters for custody interviews, witness statements, victim support, investigations.
Why Lingo Service
- ISO 17100 certified and an ITI corporate member
- 260+ languages, native qualified linguists
- Certified translation from £35, transparent pricing
- Same-day return available on weekdays
- GDPR-compliant, files stored in the UK
Translation Services We Provide
Specialist services delivered by qualified linguists
Custody Interviews (PACE)
Police station interviews, cautions, charging procedures, rights explanation
Witness Statements
Witness interviews, statement taking, victim support, evidence gathering
Police Investigations
Investigation interviews, voluntary attendance, suspect questioning
Emergency Call-Out
Urgent police interpreter deployment, same-day service
Victim Support
Victim interviews, support services, safeguarding assessments
Statement Translation
Written statement translation, police document translation, evidence translation
Why Choose Us
Same-Day Emergency
Emergency police interpreter call-out for urgent custody cases
PACE Trained
All interpreters trained in Police and Criminal Evidence Act procedures
Enhanced DBS
Enhanced DBS clearance for all police interpreters
Impartial
Strict impartiality, professional code of conduct
Client Types We Serve
Police Forces
- Custody interviews
- Witness statements
- Victim support
- Investigations
Legal Services
- Defence solicitors
- Client interviews
- Duty solicitor consultations
- Pre-trial meetings
Criminal Justice
- CPS interviews
- Probation services
- Youth offending
- Safeguarding
Enterprise & Volume Solutions
Scalable translation solutions for organisations with ongoing or high-volume needs
Dedicated Account Manager
Single point of contact for all your translation needs. Priority support and project coordination.
Volume Pricing
Competitive rates for high-volume projects. Translation memory reduces costs on recurring content.
Framework Agreements
SLA-backed contracts with guaranteed turnaround times, fixed pricing, and service level commitments.
Security & Compliance
Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. NDA protection. Secure file handling for sensitive documents.
Or call our enterprise team: 0800 193 8888
Available in 260+ Languages
We provide this service in all major world languages
- RomânăRomanian
- PolskiPolish
- العربيةArabic
- ShqipAlbanian
- TürkçeTurkish
- SoomaaliSomali
- اردوUrdu
- বাংলাBengali
Our Process
Emergency Call
Police or solicitor requests interpreter urgently for custody interview
Deployment
Interpreter dispatched to police station within 1-4 hours
PACE Interview
Interpreter facilitates interview, ensures rights understood, maintains impartiality
Statement & Invoice
Interpreter signs statement log, invoice provided to requesting party
Police PACE Interpreting
Providing emergency police interpreters for custody interviews and investigations across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about police & PACE interpreting
How quickly can you provide a police interpreter?
Same-day emergency service: Telephone interpreter (immediate), face-to-face (1-4 hours in major cities). Common languages (Romanian, Polish, Arabic): Usually within 2 hours. Rare languages: May require longer notice.
How much do police interpreters cost?
Police interpreting: £80-£90/hour with 2-hour minimum. Emergency same-day surcharge: +50%. See our legal interpreting page for court and solicitor interpreting.
Are your interpreters PACE trained?
Yes - all police interpreters understand PACE requirements, legal rights, custody procedures. Enhanced DBS clearance mandatory. For court proceedings, see court interpreting.
Need Police & PACE Interpreting?
Speak to our team about your interpreting needs
- Accepted by the Home Office
- Available 24 Hours
- ITI Corporate Member