`ivanataylor'

[email address]

19 November 2009

Dear `ivanataylor'

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

I write in connection with your request for information dated 13 October 2009, which was received by Cumbria Constabulary on that day. I note you seek access to the following information: -

Your request has now been considered and I can advise Cumbria Constabulary does hold the information you have requested and it is detailed in the attached table.

Police forces in the United Kingdom are routinely required to provide statistics to government bodies and the recording criteria is set nationally. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the crime data. It should be noted that for these reasons this force's response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.

If you have any further enquiries about this matter, please write or contact me on the above telephone number. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Cumbria Constabulary.

Yours sincerely

Jane Jones

Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Professional Standards

Enc

Jane Jones

Freedom of Information
Email [email address]
Tel: 01768 217194

Fax: 01768 217638

My Reference FOI 491/09
Your Reference

Chief Constable
Craig Mackey

Police Headquarters
Carleton Hall
Penrith, Cumbria
CA10 2AU

www.cumbria.police.uk