Death of Police Officers whilst under investigation for Misconduct
Dear Dyfed Powys Police,
I would like to know the incidents of death of police officers whilst under investigation for misconduct. Both natural and suicide.
If this is not recorded, I would like to know why?
Yours faithfully,
Victoria Harper
Diolch am eich e-bost sydd wedi’i dderbyn gan yr Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth
yn Heddlu Dyfed-Powys. Bydd yn cael ei ystyried a’i weithredu fel y bo’n
briodol. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau mewn perthynas â’r mater hwn,
mae croeso i chi gysylltu â’r Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth ar 01267 226596.
Thank you for your e-mail which has been received by the Freedom of
Information Unit at Dyfed Powys Police and will be considered and actioned
as appropriate. Should you have any queries in respect to this matter then
please feel free to contact the Freedom of Information Unit on 01267
226596.
A oeddech chi’n gwybod bod modd cyrchu gwybodaeth ynghylch Heddlu Dyfed
Powys drwy Gynllun Cyhoeddi a Log Datgeliadau Heddlu Dyfed-Powys? Mae’r
ddau ar gael drwy’r dolenni cyswllt isod:
Did you know you can access information about Dyfed Powys Police via the
Dyfed Powys Police Publication Scheme and the Dyfed Powys Police
Disclosure Log? Both are available via the below links:
[1]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/freedom-of-information-unit/
[2]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/requests-and-responses-disclosure-log/
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SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
Good Morning
Reference No: 035.2020
Thank you for your request for information dated 12.01.2020 concerning
Death of Police Officers whilst under investigation for Misconduct
Dyfed-Powys Police acknowledge receipt of your request which is being
processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 however, prior to
processing the request please would you clarify
i) Please advise what time frame you require information for
and would this be in calendar or financial years?
After receiving the clarification, your request will then be considered and you
will receive a response within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as
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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,
Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth - Freedom of Information Unit
Pencadlys Heddlu - Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters
Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen
Ffon/Tel: 01267 222020
E-Bost/E-Mail - [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 Forceâ 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.
SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
From: Victoria Harper [mailto:[FOI #633563 email]]
Sent: 12 January 2020 20:29
To: FOI
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Death of Police Officers whilst
under investigation for Misconduct
Dear Dyfed Powys Police,
I would like to know the incidents of death of police officers whilst
under investigation for misconduct. Both natural and suicide.
If this is not recorded, I would like to know why?
Yours faithfully,
Victoria Harper
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Diolch am eich e-bost sydd wedi’i dderbyn gan yr Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth
yn Heddlu Dyfed-Powys. Bydd yn cael ei ystyried a’i weithredu fel y bo’n
briodol. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau mewn perthynas â’r mater hwn,
mae croeso i chi gysylltu â’r Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth ar 01267 226596.
Thank you for your e-mail which has been received by the Freedom of
Information Unit at Dyfed Powys Police and will be considered and actioned
as appropriate. Should you have any queries in respect to this matter then
please feel free to contact the Freedom of Information Unit on 01267
226596.
A oeddech chi’n gwybod bod modd cyrchu gwybodaeth ynghylch Heddlu Dyfed
Powys drwy Gynllun Cyhoeddi a Log Datgeliadau Heddlu Dyfed-Powys? Mae’r
ddau ar gael drwy’r dolenni cyswllt isod:
Did you know you can access information about Dyfed Powys Police via the
Dyfed Powys Police Publication Scheme and the Dyfed Powys Police
Disclosure Log? Both are available via the below links:
[1]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/freedom-of-information-unit/
[2]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/requests-and-responses-disclosure-log/
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SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
Good Afternoon
Reference No: 035/2020
Thank you for your request for information dated and received by the Freedom of Information Unit on 12/01/2020 concerning Death of Police Officers whilst under investigation for Misconduct
This request is being handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that it does hold some of the information covered by your request; however we believe that we need further time in which to provide a full response to you.
We consider that the following exemption of the Freedom of Information Act may apply to the information in part:
Section 38(1)(a) Health & Safety
The Section 38 exemption is a prejudice-based qualified exemption. There is therefore a requirement to carry out a HARM Test in respect of such information and there is a requirement to carry out a Public Interest Test in order to establish whether the public interest in maintaining the exemption may be outweighed by a wider public benefit in disclosure.
We now need further time in which to consider the public interest in disclosing the information. We will endeavour to provide you with a response as soon as possible and in any case by 09.03.2020. Should there be any further delay we will write to you accordingly.
If you are unhappy with the way your request for information had been handled, you can request a review by writing to the freedom of information unit address supplied on the attached appeal process document.
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioner’s Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire,
SK9 5AF.
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Or: 01625 545745
Website: www.ico.org.uk
There is no charge for making an appeal.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Dyfed-Powys Police.
Yours sincerely
FOI Unit
Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth - Freedom of Information Unit
Pencadlys Heddlu - Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters
Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen
Ffon/Tel: 01267 222020 est/ext: 23453
Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 01267 226014
[Dyfed Powys Police request email]
SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
Dear FOI,
I have sent this request to all Constabularies in the UK and I have received the information requested and have been given the information by the majority.
I am requesting this information as I am looking into the deterioration of the Mental Health of officers under investigation. I have spoken to families of officers who have died who believe that it has been as a direct result of a misconduct investigation. I assure you I am doing this to give the families a true picture
Yours sincerely,
Victoria Harper
Diolch am eich e-bost sydd wedi’i dderbyn gan yr Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth
yn Heddlu Dyfed-Powys. Bydd yn cael ei ystyried a’i weithredu fel y bo’n
briodol. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau mewn perthynas â’r mater hwn,
mae croeso i chi gysylltu â’r Uned Rhyddid Gwybodaeth ar 01267 226596.
Thank you for your e-mail which has been received by the Freedom of
Information Unit at Dyfed Powys Police and will be considered and actioned
as appropriate. Should you have any queries in respect to this matter then
please feel free to contact the Freedom of Information Unit on 01267
226596.
A oeddech chi’n gwybod bod modd cyrchu gwybodaeth ynghylch Heddlu Dyfed
Powys drwy Gynllun Cyhoeddi a Log Datgeliadau Heddlu Dyfed-Powys? Mae’r
ddau ar gael drwy’r dolenni cyswllt isod:
Did you know you can access information about Dyfed Powys Police via the
Dyfed Powys Police Publication Scheme and the Dyfed Powys Police
Disclosure Log? Both are available via the below links:
[1]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/freedom-of-information-unit/
[2]www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/about-us/guide-to-information/requests-and-responses-disclosure-log/
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SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
Good Evening
Please can you advise if you are requesting an internal review.
Kind regards
Melody Lewis
Cymorth Gweinyddol/ Administrative Support
Rheoli Gwybodaeth a Chydymffurfiaeth/ Information Management and
Compliance
Pencadlys Heddlu - Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters
Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen
Ffon/Tel: 01267 222020 est/ext: 23459
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SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
From: Victoria Harper [mailto:[FOI #633563 email]]
Sent: 11 February 2020 13:01
To: FOI
Subject: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - Death of
Police Officers whilst under investigation for Misconduct
Dear FOI,
I have sent this request to all Constabularies in the UK and I have
received the information requested and have been given the information by
the majority.
I am requesting this information as I am looking into the deterioration of
the Mental Health of officers under investigation. I have spoken to
families of officers who have died who believe that it has been as a
direct result of a misconduct investigation. I assure you I am doing this
to give the families a true picture
Yours sincerely,
Victoria Harper
SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
Dear Victoria Harper,
Reference: 35/2020.
I write in connection with your request for information dated and received
in the Freedom of Information Unit at Dyfed-Powys Police on 12^th January
2020 regarding the Police Officer death whilst under investigation for
misconduct”.
This request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Your request has now been considered and firstly I am obliged under S (1)
(a) of The Freedom of Information Act 2000 to tell you whether the
information is held by the force.
I can confirm that the information sought is held by the force and
provided in the attached response.
If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request a review by writing to the Freedom of Information
unit as detailed in the attached appeal document.
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 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.
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint
you have a right of appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioners Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel. 0303 123 1113
Website: [1]www.ico.org.uk
There is no charge for making an appeal.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further please don’t hesitate to
contact the Freedom of Information Unit as indicated below.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Dyfed Powys Police.
Yours sincerely
Lisa Walters
Rheoli Gwybodaeth a Chydymffurfiaeth/ Information Management & Compliance
Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police
Pencadlys yr Heddlu/Police Headquarters
Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen
Blwch Post 99/PO Box 99
SA31 2PF
Llinell Uniongyrchol/Direct Line: 101 DPP
Est/Ext 23435
E-bost/E-Mail: [2][email address]
SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL
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ydych o fewn Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion, Sir Benfro neu Bowys a bod
arnoch angen ein cymorth, rydym eisiau clywed gennych - mae gofalu
amdanoch yn bwysig i ni.
*Troseddau fesul pob poblogaeth o 1,000
Dyfed-Powys Police is committed to protecting those who are most
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undermines strong, cohesive communities and, are proud to serve the safest
towns and villages across England and Wales*. If you are within
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Powys and need our help, we
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