Number of Successful Prosecutions Using Domestic (Private) CCTV Systems as Evidence

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner did not have the information requested.

Dear Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner,

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information from [authority name/department]:

The number of recorded successful prosecutions where domestic (home) CCTV footage was used in evidence. This request is specific to domestic (private households) CCTV systems and not public space, commercial or other systems.

Please provide the information in the form a dataset (spreadsheet indication date of conviction and what crime it was related to - for instance, theft, ABH, arson etc)

If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under the Section 16 obligations of the Act, as to how I can refine my request.

If you can identify any ways that my request could be refined please provide further advice and assistance to indicate this.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me via email or phone and I will be happy to clarify what I am asking for, my details are outlined below.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Tim Pickles

Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner

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Dear Mr Pickles

RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

Having completed my search for the information that you requested on 4 February 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 referred your request to Avon and Somerset Police Freedom of Information Department, who have informed me that you have already sent this request to them directly and they have sought some further clarification from you.

Should you need to contact the Police Freedom of Information Department, their contact details can be found below.

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:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ab...

May I also suggest that you review the Police publication scheme on-line at:
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/foi

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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