Police officers notebook

Waiting for an internal review by Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) of their handling of this request.

Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),

Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to make a request for the GMP force policy on the requirements on police officers and police staff regarding the use of a pocket notebook.

These are accountable documents and required under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

No information is requested in relation to specific cases, but the general forcewide policy.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Purdy

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Dear Mr. Purdy

Freedom of Information Act Request Reference No: 2010040005853
I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 29/04/2010. I note you seek
access to the following information:

** "I would like to make a request for the GMP force policy on the
requirements on police officers and police staff regarding the use of a
pocket notebook.
These are accountable documents and required under the Police and Criminal
Evidence Act.
No information is requested in relation to specific cases, but the general
forcewide policy. "

This is to inform you that I cannot identify any specific records /
documents that will satisfy your request based on the details you have
provided. To enable the MPS to meet your request could you please provide
this office with further information. I provide some guidance that may
assist you more clearly describe the information you require:

* You are required to specify the information that you would like.
* You mention 'GMP force policy' in your request. Do you refer to
'Greater Manchester Police force policy?'
* If so, then please note that we are unable to respond on behalf of
another force.
* If you meant something else by "GMP" then please let me know.

After receiving your reply, your request will then be considered and
you will receive the information requested within the statutory
timescale of 20 working days, subject to the information not being
exempt or containing a reference to a third party.

However, if the requested additional information has not been received
by Friday 30th July 2010, I will assume you no longer wish to proceed
with this request and will treat it as withdrawn.

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
contact me at the above e-mail address, quoting the reference number
above.

Yours sincerely,

R. Loizou
Policy and Support Officer
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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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Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),

Please note GMP is an error as I incorrectly believed Metropolitan Police was shortened to GMP - greater metropolitan police.

I now know this is incorrect and should be MPS - Metropolitan Police service.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Purdy

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Dear Mr. Purdy,

Thank you for your e-mail and for clarifying the request with me. Your
request has been allocated to a case worker who will then respond to
your request.

Should you have any queries regarding this request, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

With kind regards,

R. Loizou

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Subject: FOIA: Disclosure - Full

Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),

please check your email, it hasn't come through properly

Yours faithfully,

Mark Purdy

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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Dear Mr Purdy

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 2010040005853

I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 29/04/2010. I note you seek
access to the following information:

**I would like to make a request for the MPS force policy on the
requirements on police officers and police staff regarding the use of a
pocket notebook.
These are accountable documents and required under the Police and Criminal
Evidence Act.
No information is requested in relation to specific cases, but the general
forcewide policy.

EXTENT OF SEARCHES TO LOCATE INFORMATION
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted
within Human Resources.

RESULT OF SEARCHES
The searches located records relevant to your request.

DECISION
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find attached information pursuant to your request above.

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 Jen Powell on telephone number 020 7230 2343 quoting the
reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Jen Powell
HR Freedom of 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

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

3 Attachments

Please see attached.

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Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),

you have not provided the codes of practice in relation to the EAB

Yours faithfully,

Mark Purdy