Mr James Martin

Freedom of Information Section

Nottinghamshire Police

Telephone:- 0115 9672507

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E-mail: [email address]

[FOI #14018 email]

18^th August 2009

Dear Mr Martin

Request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)

Reference No: FOI09-2312

I write in connection with your request for information dated 2^nd July 2009, which was received by Nottinghamshire Police on 2^nd July 2009, and acknowledged by e-mail on 2^nd July 2009. I note you seek access to the following information:-

Can you please provide me with the current Force Instructions or

similar document(s) in relation to the Welfare and Care of Police

Dogs with the Nottinghamshire Police Service.

Following receipt of your request searches were conducted within Nottinghamshire Police to locate information relevant to your request.

Decision

Please see enclosed response

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RESPONSE

Under S 1 (1) (a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), I can confirm that Nottinghamshire Police does hold the information you have requested.

Can you please provide me with the current Force Instructions or

similar document(s) in relation to the Welfare and Care of Police

Dogs with the Nottinghamshire Police Service.

Please find attached documents.

Nottinghamshire Police operates with the ACPO General Purpose Police Dog Training and Care Manual - Chapters 12, 13 and 18 are with regard to the care and welfare of dogs also included is a risk assessment form.

Professional Development Review 370 -Provide Care for Police Animals.

Nottinghamshire Police operates an Animal Welfare Lay Visitors Scheme.

Job Description of a dog handler including person specification.