CCTV Coverage

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From: Louisa Herbs

24 November 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please provide information on the following:

i) The number of CCTV cameras installed in public areas which are
controlled, monitored or operated by Dyfed-Powys Police and the
general capability of those cameras (i.e resolution, frames per
second, remote movement/focus control, infra-red
capabilities,viable range).

ii) How many staff are involved in the monitoring of the CCTV
feeds.

iii) If any of the Authority's monitoring provisions include audio
capabilities.

iv) The location/address of the Authority's main monitoring
station.

v) If there is a database or list of locations of installed
cameras.

vi) If (v) exists does it contain information on the capabilities
of those cameras (i.e. resolution, frames per second and infra-red
capabilities) or the direction / target of those cameras.

vii) If (v) is true, for a copy of said database to be supplied.

viii) What is the data retention time of the images recorded.

ix) Is there any ancillary equipment being used that can
automatically track a single individual between cameras, or
automatically detect an individual within a number of camera feeds
based on a previous facial image (e.g. neural net software).

x) If the CCTV scheme is subcontracted, the names of the companies
subcontracted to and the approximate annual costs paid.

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Louisa Herbs

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Dyfed Powys Police

26 November 2008

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Dear Ms Herbs

Reference No: 710/2008

Thank you for your request for information dated 24^th November 2008 and
received by the Freedom of Information Unit on that date, concerning
statistics regarding CCTV. This request will be dealt with under the
terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Your request will now be considered and we aim to provide a response
within the statutory timescale of 20 working days i. e. 22^nd December
2008 as defined by the Act, subject to the information not being exempt or
containing a reference to a third party. In some circumstances Dyfed Powys
Police may be unable to achieve this deadline. If this is likely you will
be informed and given a revised time-scale at the earliest opportunity.

There may be a fee payable for the retrieval, collation and provision of the
information you request. If this is the case you will be informed and the 20
working day timescale will be suspended until we receive payment from you. If
you choose not to make a payment then your request will remain unanswered.

Some requests may also require either full or partial transference to
another public authority in order to answer your query in the fullest
possible way. Again, you will be informed if this is the case.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Dyfed Powys Police.

Yours sincerely

Cath Butler

Cath Butler

Swyddog Gweinyddol/Administrative Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth/Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext: 23586

Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226596

[1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure. If you decide to request such a review and
having followed the Constabulary's full process you are still dissatisfied, then
you have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner who
will give it consideration.

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From: FOI
Dyfed Powys Police

2 December 2008

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Dear Ms Herbs

Reference No: 710/2008

With reference to your request for information concerning statistics
regarding CCTV, received on the 24^th November 2008.

Could you please clarify what is meant by the term "public areas"? Would
this include CCTV cameras installed in police stations?

After receiving your reply, your request will then be considered and you will
receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working
days as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the
information not being exempt or containing a reference to a third party. If you
choose not to respond then your request will remain unanswered.

There may be a fee payable for the retrieval, collation and provision of the
information you request. If this is the case you will be informed and the 20
working day timescale will be suspended until we receive payment from you. If
you chose not to make a payment then your request will remain unanswered.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Dyfed Powys Police and look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Cath Butler

Cath Butler

Swyddog Gweinyddol/Administrative Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth/Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext: 23586

Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226596

[1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure. If you decide to request such a review and
having followed the Force's full process you are still dissatisfied, then you
have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner who will
give it consideration.

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From: Louisa Herbs

24 December 2008

Dear FOI,

A public space refers to an area or place that is open and
accessible to all citizens, means public or private roadways,
pedestrian paths, parks, open spaces, or other common spaces, means
any area of a building that is ordinarily open to members of the
public, including lobbies, courtyards ...

In the example you mention - police stations this would include the
reception area

Yours sincerely,

Louisa Herbs

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From: FOI
Dyfed Powys Police

16 January 2009

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Dear Ms Herbs,

Reference No: 710/2008

I write in connection with your request for information received on 24
November 2008, concerning statistics regarding CCTV.

I regret to inform you that Dyfed Powys Police has not been able to
complete its response to your request by the date originally stated due to
the high volume of requests currently being processed.

I now advise you that the amended date for a response is 13 March 2009. I
can assure you that every effort will be made to ensure an appropriate
response will be made within this new timescale.

May I apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you wish to discuss this
delay please contact me.

Thank you for your interest in Dyfed Powys Police.

Yours sincerely

Cath Butler

Cath Butler

Swyddog Gweinyddol/Administrative Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth/Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext: 23586

Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226596

[1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure (copy enclosed). If you decide to request such a
review and having followed the Force's full process you are still dissatisfied,
then you have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner
who will give it consideration.

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Dyfed Powys Police

18 March 2009

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Dear Ms Herbs,

Reference No: 710/2008

I write in connection with your request for information.

I regret to inform you that Dyfed Powys Police has not been able to
complete its response to your request by the date originally stated due to
the high volume of requests currently being processed. Also due to this
we are currently not in a position to provide you with a completion date
for your request.

May I apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you wish to discuss this
delay please contact me.

Thank you for your interest in Dyfed Powys Police.

Yours sincerely

Cath Butler

Cath Butler

Swyddog Gweinyddol/Administrative Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth/Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext: 23586

Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226596

[1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure (copy enclosed). If you decide to request such a
review and having followed the Force's full process you are still dissatisfied,
then you have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner
who will give it consideration.

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From: FOI
Dyfed Powys Police

22 July 2009

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Dear Ms Herbs,

Reference No: 710/2009 - Statistics regarding CCTV

I write in connection with your request for information dated 24 November
2007.

First and foremost may I, on behalf of Dyfed-Powys Police, apologise
unreservedly for the non completion to date of your request. In
mitigation, which I appreciate is no excuse, the reasons for the delay
have been due to the volume of requests received, the workload associated
with the requests and the distinct lack of resources to deal with those
issues. I regret that we are not yet in a position to provide you with
a response and are unable to give you a completion date.

Please accept our apologies for this delay and for any inconvenience
caused, and please be assured that we will provide you with a response as
soon as we are able.

If you wish to discuss this delay please contact me.

Thank you for your interest in Dyfed Powys Police.

Yours sincerely

Cath Butler

Mrs Cath Butler

Swyddog Gweinyddol/Administrative Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth/Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext: 23586

Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226596

[1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure (copy enclosed). If you decide to request such a
review and having followed the Force's full process you are still dissatisfied,
then you have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner
who will give it consideration.

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From: FOI
Dyfed Powys Police

15 January 2010

Dear Ms Herbs

FOI REF: 710/2008

On the 24^th of November 2008 you submitted an FOI request(s) to
Dyfed-Powys Police for information regarding CCTV Coverage.

First and foremost may I, on behalf of Dyfed-Powys Police, apologise
unreservedly for the non completion to date of your request. In
mitigation, which I appreciate is no excuse, the reasons for the delay
have been due to the volume of requests received, the workload associated
with the requests and the distinct lack of resources to deal with those
issues. However in an effort to eradicate the situation it has been
decided to contact requestors who have not yet received a response to
their original request, with a view to establishing whether or not they
still require Dyfed-Powys Police to continue processing their request.
Naturally if the requestor requires the continued processing of their
request an e-mail to that effect would be appreciated and every effort
will be made to complete that request A.S.A.P. However should you no
longer require the information and would like to withdraw your request
again an e-mail to that effect would be appreciated.

If we do not receive any response regarding this matter from you within 28
days of the date of this correspondence we will assume you no longer
require the processing of your request and will close the request
accordingly.

Once again I can only apologise for the unprecedented demand resulting in
severe delay. Furthermore, steps are being taken to resolve the
situation. Alternatively if you would like to discuss the matter please
do not hesitate to contact me on the telephone number listed below.

Yours sincerely

Liz George

Swyddog Rhyddid Gwybodaeth - Freedom of Information Officer

Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth - Freedom of Information Unit

Pencadlys Heddlu - Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters

Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen

Ffon/Tel: 0845 330 2000 est/ext 23444

e-bost/email - [1][Dyfed Powys Police request email]

Dyfed Powys Police provides you the right to request a re-examination of your
case under its review procedure. If you decide to request such a review and
having followed the Force's full process you are still dissatisfied, then you
have the right to direct your comments to the Information Commissioner who will
give it consideration.

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Michael Traill left an annotation (14 February 2010)

I hope the requestor replies to advise them that he still wishes the information.

Even if only to show the Police that they cant supress information by trying to wangle its way out of providing the information!

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