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The request was successful.
From: Paul Chapman
3 August 2010
Dear Kent Police,
Please can you tell me how many emergency 999 calls have been made
in the past 12 months that resulted in police cars being summoned
using sirens and flashing lights on the M20 J3 to J5 eastbound
between 1630 and 1700 and 1730 and 1800 on weekdays?
Yours faithfully,
Paul Chapman
From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
3 August 2010
Thank you for contacting the Information Compliance Unit, Professional Standards Department, Kent Police.
We acknowledge receipt of your communication and will respond as soon as possible. Our office hours are 09:00 to 16:00 hours Monday to Friday.
Please dial 999 if there is a threat to life or a crime is in progress.
Text for the Deaf: 'police' to 60066
Call 01622 690690 for all non-emergencies
We aim to provide a first class service, protect the public, reduce crime and make people feel safer.
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From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
4 August 2010
Dear Mr Chapman,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST 5173-2010
Thank you for your request received by Kent Police on the 3rd
August 2010, I note you seek access, in summary, to the following
information:
Information regarding emergency 999 calls.
As stated within the Freedom of Information Act 2000 we will endeavour to
provide a response promptly and in any event within the statutory
twenty day deadline, the twentieth working day being the 1st September
2010.
Your interest in Kent Police is appreciated and pending a specific
response to your request, I enclose a sheet, which summarises your
rights. Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter,
please write or contact me on telephone number 01622 654429 quoting the
reference number above.
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Team
Data Protection Unit
Kent Police
Force HQ
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent ME15 9BZ
E-mail: [Kent Police request email]
Tel: +44 (0)1622 654429/654413
Fax: +44 (0)1622 654437
Internal: 19-4429/4413
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From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
13 August 2010
Dear Mr Chapman,
Please find attached the Kent Police response to your request reference
5173-2010.
Many thanks,
Julia Potten
Freedom of Information Team
Data Protection Unit
Kent Police
Force HQ
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent ME15 9BZ
E-mail: [Kent Police request email]
Tel: +44 (0)1622 654429/654413
Fax: +44 (0)1622 654437
Internal: 19-4429/4413
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From: Paul Chapman
13 August 2010
Dear Freedom of Information Freedom of Information,
Can you please tell me if the use of 'blues and twos' is recorded
and if so, if it is assigned to a specific response or incident.
Also, is there a requirement for officers to justify their use at
any time.
Yours sincerely,
Paul Chapman
From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
13 August 2010
Thank you for contacting the Information Compliance Unit, Professional Standards Department, Kent Police.
We acknowledge receipt of your communication and will respond as soon as possible. Our office hours are 09:00 to 16:00 hours Monday to Friday.
Please dial 999 if there is a threat to life or a crime is in progress.
Text for the Deaf: 'police' to 60066
Call 01622 690690 for all non-emergencies
We aim to provide a first class service, protect the public, reduce crime and make people feel safer.
--
This email and any other accompanying document (s) contain information from Kent Police, which is confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or bodies to whom it is addressed. The content including any subsequent replies could be disclosable if relating to a criminal investigation or civil proceedings. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender or telephoning 01622 690690.
From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
16 August 2010
Dear Mr Chapman,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST 5471-2010
Thank you for your request received by Kent Police on the 13th
August 2010, I note you seek access, in summary, to the following
information:
Information regarding emergency 999 calls.
As stated within the Freedom of Information Act 2000 we will endeavour to
provide a response promptly and in any event within the statutory
twenty day deadline, the twentieth working day being the 13th September
2010.
Your interest in Kent Police is appreciated and pending a specific
response to your request, I enclose a sheet, which summarises your
rights. Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter,
please write or contact me on telephone number 01622 654429 quoting the
reference number above.
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Team
Data Protection Unit
Kent Police
Force HQ
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent ME15 9BZ
E-mail: [Kent Police request email]
Tel: +44 (0)1622 654429/654413
Fax: +44 (0)1622 654437
Internal: 19-4429/4413
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This email and any other accompanying document (s) contain information from Kent Police, which is confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or bodies to whom it is addressed. The content including any subsequent replies could be disclosable if relating to a criminal investigation or civil proceedings. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender or telephoning 01622 690690.
From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
25 August 2010
Dear Mr Chapman,
Please find attached the Kent Police response to your request reference
5471-2010.
Kind regards,
Julia Potten
Freedom of Information Team
Data Protection Unit
Kent Police
Force HQ
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent ME15 9BZ
E-mail: [Kent Police request email]
Tel: +44 (0)1622 654429/654413
Fax: +44 (0)1622 654437
Internal: 19-4429/4413
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This email and any other accompanying document (s) contain information from Kent Police, which is confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or bodies to whom it is addressed. The content including any subsequent replies could be disclosable if relating to a criminal investigation or civil proceedings. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender or telephoning 01622 690690.
From: Paul Chapman
26 August 2010
Dear Freedom of Information Freedom of Information,
If I believed the use of blues and twos was being abused, how would
I go about making enquiries?
Yours sincerely,
Paul Chapman
From: Freedom of Information Freedom of Information
Kent Police
27 August 2010
Dear Mr. Chapman,
Thank you for your email received by Kent Police on the 26th August 2010.
In order for us to assist you further our Driver Training Team would like
to discuss your concerns with you. We would therefore be grateful if you
could please provide a telephone contact number to enable us to contact
you and discuss with you how we can assist you further.
Many Thanks
Laura Birchley
Freedom of Information Team
Data Protection Unit
Kent Police
Force HQ
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent ME15 9BZ
E-mail: [Kent Police request email]
Tel: +44 (0)1622 654429/654413
Fax: +44 (0)1622 654437
Internal: 19-4429/4413
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This email and any other accompanying document (s) contain information from Kent Police, which is confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or bodies to whom it is addressed. The content including any subsequent replies could be disclosable if relating to a criminal investigation or civil proceedings. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender or telephoning 01622 690690.
Paul Chapman left an annotation ( 3 September 2010)
The Head of the Police Training Division called me today and he explained the position entirely to my satisfaction. I have now no doubts that the suspected abuse of 'blues and twos' is not the case.
Mike Bailey left an annotation (27 November 2010)
Please can you clarify what you suspected and what information you received on the phone?
Paul Chapman left an annotation (27 November 2010)
My parents got it into their heads that the 'going off-duty' officers at the Wrotham end of the M20 were abusing their sirens and lights in order to finish their shift on time, because they heard sirens three times a week at the same time, 5.30pm. I spoke to the head of traffic division who explained the legalities etc. Knowing the motorway at that time of day I can see any car on call would have no option but to use their lights to get through two merging motorways and the lack of cars available means there is only one between J7 and Clacket Lane Services...
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