Thank you for your correspondence which has been received in the West
Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.

We will aim to provide a detailed response within 6 weeks, however due to
these unprecedented times this may take longer. We offer our apologies for
any inconvenience caused.

There may also be occasions when a response is not appropriate. 

 Please note that we may not reply to the following:

•           Copy letters / e-mails;

•           Correspondence which contains comment/s only, and a response
is not required;

•           Sales and / or marketing literature;

•           Vexatious letters / e-mails; and

•           Letters / e-mails containing abusive or discriminatory
language.

 In all other instances, including requests for the release of information
using Freedom of Information Act 2000 legislation or the Data Protection
Act/General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please accept this response
as confirmation that your request has been received.

If it is necessary in order to respond to your query we will share the
information you send to us with West Midlands Police.  More information on
this can be found in our Privacy Notice and if you have any questions or
concerns about this it is important that you contact us immediately to
discuss. The Privacy Notice and further information about how we use your
personal information can be found at
[1]https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/cook....

Keeping your personal information safe and secure is a priority for us. 
We have updated our Privacy Notice in line with the new data protection
regulations (GDPR), and we have made it easier for you to understand all
the information we collect and why we collect it.  We will use the contact
details and the information you have provided to respond appropriately to
you. 

You may be able to find information to resolve your enquiry on the
Commissioner’s website which can be found here:
[2]http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/

This email is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged
or confidential information. If received in error, please notify the
originator immediately. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or
alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. Views or opinions
expressed in this email do not necessarily represent those of West
Midlands Police. All West Midlands Police email activity is monitored for
virus, racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate activity. No
responsibility is accepted by West Midlands Police for any loss or damage
arising in any way from the receipt or use of this email.

References

Visible links
1. https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/cook...
2. http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/

Dear Alan, 

Please see the attached response to your Freedom of Information Request. 

Kind Regards, 

Gemma Bridgwater

Business Support Officer

DD: 0121 626 6060

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway

Birmingham, B4 6NQ

[1]www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk

[2]cid:image001.png@01D3C067.C132C210
[3]cid:image002.png@01D3C067.C132C210

[4]cid:image004.png@01D572C3.15DD46F0
[5]cid:image005.png@01D572C3.15DD46F0
[6]cid:image006.png@01D572C3.15DD46F0

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the government guidelines in connection with COVID-19, staff within
West Midlands Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are working
part-time from home and part-time in the office. 

If you wish to contact me please call me on my mobile (above). I am still
attending meetings, largely virtually. If you wish to contact the OPCC
please email [7][West Midlands PCC request email]

Please note that I may not be working normal office hours but I will get
back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration during
this time.

Keeping your personal information safe and secure is a priority for us. 
We have updated our Privacy Notice in line with the new data protection
regulations (GDPR), and we have made it easier for you to understand all
the information we collect and why we collect it.  To find out more about
how we use your personal information please look at our [8]Privacy Notice

This email is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged
or confidential information. If received in error, please notify the
originator immediately. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or
alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. Views or opinions
expressed in this email do not necessarily represent those of West
Midlands Police. All West Midlands Police email activity is monitored for
virus, racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate activity. No
responsibility is accepted by West Midlands Police for any loss or damage
arising in any way from the receipt or use of this email.

References

Visible links
1. https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
7. mailto:[West Midlands PCC request email]
8. https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlo...