Which of the following is an example of non-statutory protective services that support uniformed services?

• A. Army Reserves
• B. Local Authorities
• C. NHS
• D. Highways England

Answer: (A)

Non-statutory protective services are those groups or units that back up the main protective or uniformed services but aren’t themselves formal public protection agencies created by statute. They provide extra capability, manpower, or specialized skills when needed, without being the statutory body responsible for protecting the public.

Army Reserves fit this idea because they are volunteers who train part-time and can be mobilized to support the regular armed forces. They bring additional personnel, expertise, and resources that can be used during operations or emergencies, including aid to civil authorities when required. They are not a statutory public protection agency like Local Authorities or the NHS, and they aren’t focused on infrastructure like Highways England. So they illustrate a non-statutory form of protective support that backs up uniformed services.