They carried warrant cards and were empowered to act as police officers within the University precincts and within areas of Oxford within four miles of any University building. As of 2001 the force existed as a private constabulary (a non-Home Office police force) with 40 sworn constables.
These individuals carried identification cards and were given the authority to function as law enforcement officers within the University's boundaries and areas of Oxford up to four miles from any University building. By 2001, the force had evolved into a private police force (a non-Home Office law enforcement agency) with 40 sworn constables.