Neighbourhood Specialist Officers (NSO) are local police/beat officers and custodians of an area. Wearing a police uniform, NSOs are the only members of the team who are authorised to tackle crime and disorder using prevention and enforcement. They are the only ones who can make arrests. Your NSO works with police colleagues, other local agencies, and the community on local crime reduction and reassurance .

Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) are employed by the police, but have limited enforcement powers. They act as a link between you and the police. They complement the work of the police by providing a reassuring, visible presence in the community, focussing on lower level crime and disorder, and anti-social behaviour. They can address the low-level offences that affect people's quality of life, like youth nuisance, criminal damage, litter and graffiti. They also encourage greater two-way communications between police and the public. Combined with their visible presence on the streets, this helps to reassure the community, as routine problems can be dealt with more quickly.

Community Safety Wardens (CSW) are employed by Guildford Borough Council, and provide a link between the community and the local authority. They are able to help with all the environmental issues that affect community safety, such as graffiti, litter, fly tipping, vandalism etc. They have no enforcement powers, but have an observe and report role. Clearly visible in their red tops, the effectiveness of the 'CSW' comes not from the power they possess, but from the way they help communities to develop, and the links that they establish with the local agencies that do have such powers, such as the Borough Council.

Community Development Workers (CDW) help people to voice their opinions and influence the direction of their community. They can also contribute to the improvement of community life, and the well-being of people who live there, by working alongside community members, as well as other workers and organisations. In particular, they support residents to come together and develop ideas through projects, groups and activities