Raptor Units
Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),
Could you possibly tell me what raptor units actually do on a day-to-day basis, what vehicles they utilize, and what call signs they also use?
Yours faithfully,
Ethan Williams
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02/11/2021
Dear Mr Williams
Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/21/021759
I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 28/10/2021. I note you seek
access to the following information:
Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),
Could you possibly tell me what raptor units actually do on a day-to-day
basis, what vehicles they utilize, and what call signs they also use?
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Our ref: 01/FOI/21/021759
Date: 10/11/2021
Dear Mr Williams
Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/21/021759
Please see the attached in respect of your Freedom of Information request
referenced above.
Yours sincerely
Alyson Parker
Information Manager
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