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Our ref: FOI 735               
 
10 August 2018
 
Dear Ms Ananos,
 
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
 
Having completed my search for the information that you requested on 6
August 2018, I can confirm that this is not held by the Office of Avon and
Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, which is a separate organisation
to Avon and Somerset Police.
 
With the aim of assisting you, I have referred your request to Avon and
Somerset Police Freedom of Information Department.  If you do not get a
direct reply from the Police and wish to follow up your request then you
can write to:
 
Freedom of Information Team
Corporate Information Management
Avon and Somerset Constabulary HQ
PO Box 37
Valley Road
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8QJ
 
Or contact the team on-line at:
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If you have any queries about my reply and actions then please contact me
again, quoting the reference number above in any future communications. 
If you are unhappy about how I have dealt with your request and wish to
make a complaint or request a review of my decision then you can write to:
 
        The Chief Executive
        Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office
        Valley Road
        Portishead
        Bristol
        BS20 8JJ
 
Thank you for your interest in Avon and Somerset Police.
 
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Officer
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office
Valley Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8JJ
 
 
 

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Corporate Communications Department

Force Headquarters, PO Box 37, Valley Road,

Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8QJ

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Email [email address]    

Constance Ananos Our Reference 1060/18
Date 04 September
[1][FOI #507529 email] 2018

Dear Constance Ananos

I write in connection with your request for information dated 10^th August
under the Freedom of Information Act.

Specifically you asked:

As a social sciences researcher, i would like to have access to some
information to understand how the Bearpit is legally regulated when it
comes to "anti-social" and public disorder: anti-social behaviours include
several "behaviours".

1.    What are you targeting more specifically in the Bearpit? Does it
constitue a sensitive area in the city? Why?

2.    How are you dealing more precisely with graffiti and street art?
From my own observation I noticed that tagging seemed to be the pressure
point when dealing with urban art. Is it so? Why?

3.    What are your impressions and general viewpoint about graffiti and
street art in the Bearpit? Have you observed any link to other behaviours?

4.    Since 2012 how have you been dealing with urban art in the Bearpit?
The walls are now painted over in grey and the underways are cleant
between the wooden panels. The Bristol City Council policy seems to shift
in this place. Does it change something in the way of dealing with it?

5.    Also i have specific question about a recent event to which I heard
the police took part: the removal of the PRSC Cube in the Bearpit: did you
take part to the decision-making about its removal? And in the removal
itself? Why?

6.    And just a couple of questions about Bristol: Is there any legal
wall in Bristol? If not, in some areas some forms of urban art seem
tolerated: Which area? Which form of art? And why?

Our response:

The freedom of Information act allows a right of access to recorded
information.  Information will not be held for the purpose of the act
where it relates to understanding, knowledge and opinion and is not
recorded. There is no obligation for the Constabulary to create
information to satisfy a request.  In this instance questions 1-4 ask for
an opinion or viewpoint, we would need to create an answer to your
questions and as such the answer is not recorded.

To assist we have approached the Neighbourhood and Partnerships Team for
Bristol East who has provided the following comment:

The Bear Pit is treated the same as any other area of our city. The Police
respond to calls/reports from members of the public who inform us of
criminal offences or Anti-Social behaviour.  Policing priorities are
driven by public concerns. The Police do not distinguish between graffiti,
tagging or street art, if the owner of the wall or structure does not
consent to the activity, and if it is reported it will be treated as an
offence of criminal damage.

In respect of Q5, the Police have no jurisdiction to request a land owner
to remove any installation unless it contains words or images that cause
harassment alarm or distress.  Any decisions made on what was to be
removed would have been made by the land owner. No Neighbourhood Policing
Officers attended the actual removal.  

In respect of Q6, any wall can be legally used if the owner gives
permission unless it contains words or images that cause harassment alarm
or distress

Yours sincerely

Michelle Radcliffe

Freedom of Information Officer

Corporate Communications Department

Please note:

1.     Requests and responses may be published on Avon and Somerset
Constabulary’s website (within 24 hours), some of which may contain a link
to additional information, which may provide you with further
clarification.

2.     Whilst we may verbally discuss your request with you in order to
seek clarification, all other communication should be made in writing.

3.     Avon and Somerset Constabulary provides you with the right to
request a re-examination of your case under its review procedure (copy
attached).

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