Police force arrests
Dear Freedom of Information Officer,
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible.
1) How many members of your Police Force have been arrested in the last year? Preferably, I would like the statistics of arrests made from October 2008 to October 2009. If this is not possible, then I would like you to give me the latest statistics you can i.e. August 2008 to August 2009.
2) What were the reasons for these arrests and how many members of your police force were arrested for each offence?
3) How many of these arrests led to convictions in court?
I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and that it is the department’s responsibility to provide the information I require.
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I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing/by email that you have received this request. I look forward to your response within 20 working days, as outlined by the statute.
Regards,
Dan Perry
Dear Dan
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 0604/09
We acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information (FOI) request which
was received by Cambridgeshire Constabulary on 24/11/09
Your request will now be considered in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000. You will receive a response within the statutory
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Regards
Donna Anderson
Information Access Office
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Dear Dan
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 0604/2009
In reply to your request for information under the Freedom of Information
Act 2000, dated 23rd November 2009 and received in Cambridgeshire as
follows:
1) How many members of your Police Force have been arrested in the last
year? Preferably, I would like the statistics of arrests made from October
2008 to October 2009. If this is not possible, then I
would like you to give me the latest statistics you can i.e. August 2008
to August 2009.
2) What were the reasons for these arrests and how many members of your
police force were arrested for each offence?
3) How many of these arrests led to convictions in court?
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (The Act) requires us to handle all
requests in a manner that is blind to the identity of the requestor. Any
information released in response to a request is regarded as being
published, and therefore in the public domain without caveat.
We have completed all searches within Cambridgeshire Constabulary and
hereby enclose your response.
1. During the period from October 2008 to 31 October 2009 there were 6
members of the constabulary who were known to have been arrested for any
offence. Figures have been obtained in respect of both police officers and
police staff, including PCSOs and members of the Special Constabulary..
2. The offences for which these individuals were arrested were:
a. Excess alcohol: 2 persons;
b. Breach of the Peace & Resisting Arrest: 1 person
c. Assault (Domestic Incident): 1 person.
d. Theft:: 2 persons.
3 Of the above incidents, 2 resulted in convictions at court.
If you are unhappy with this response, please see the attachment below,
which sets out your rights to appeal.
(See attached file: Complaint Rights new.nov - 09.pdf)
Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please
contact the Information Access Office via email, or on telephone number
0345 456 456 4 extension 8164.
Regards
Information Access Office
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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