Dear Ms Apple,

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 2010060001358
I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 06/06/2010. I note you seek
access to the following information:

* "During a recent court case, Superintendent Hartshorn stated there
was a CO11 image database (separate to the one held by NPIOU which
holds 1822 images).
* He stated that the images weeded post the Wood judgement on retention
of images was in the low thousands but didn't know the exact figure.
This Freedom of Information request is therefore twofold:

1. How many images are currently held on the CO11 database?
2. How many images were weeded following the Wood judgement?"

Your request will now be considered in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 (the Act). You will receive a response within the
statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Act, subject to
the information not being exempt or containing a reference to a third
party. In some circumstances the MPS 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.

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Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write
or contact Katie London on telephone number 02071613907 quoting the
reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Katie London
Policy and Support Officer
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Wilmslow
Cheshire
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Dear Ms Apple

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 2010060001358

I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 06/06/2010. I note you seek
access to the following information:

** During a recent court case, Superintendent Hartshorn stated
there was a CO11 image database (separate to the one held by NPIOU which
holds 1822 images). He stated that the images weeded post the Wood
judgement on retention of images was in the low thousands but didn't know
the exact figure. This Freedom of Information request is therefore
twofold: 1. How many images are currently held on the CO11 database? 2.
How many images were weeded following the Wood judgement?

EXTENT OF SEARCHES TO LOCATE INFORMATION

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted
at Public Order and Operational Support.

1. How many images are currently held on the CO11 database?

1122 Intel Images

2. How many images were weeded following the Wood judgement?

1380 deleted approx

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of
complaint.

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write
or contact Alex Norrie on telephone number 0207 230 3153 quoting the
reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Alex Norrie
Information Manager
In complying with their statutory duty under sections 1 and 11 of the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 to release the enclosed information, the
Metropolitan Police Service will not breach the Copyright, Designs and
Patents Act 1988. However, the rights of the copyright owner of the
enclosed information will continue to be protected by law. Applications
for the copyright owner's written permission to reproduce any part of the
attached information should be addressed to MPS Directorate of Legal
Services, 1st Floor (Victoria Block), New Scotland Yard, Victoria, London,
SW1H 0BG.
COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the
decision is incorrect?

You have the right to require the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to
review their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to
discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again ***

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to
telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision
letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and
assist with any problems.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of
the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding
access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the
decision reviewed.

Complaints should be made in writing, within forty (40) working days from
the date of the refusal notice, and addressed to:

FOI Complaint
Public Access Office
PO Box 57192
London
SW6 1SF
[email address]

In all possible circumstances the MPS will aim to respond to your
complaint within 20 working days.
The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the MPS if you are still dissatisfied with
the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for
a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in
accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner
please visit their website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk.
Alternatively, phone or write to:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Phone: 01625 545 700

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