Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Constabulary

The complainant has requested, from Hertfordshire Constabulary, information about the number of response and support officers on duty during a specified night shift (8 May 2023). Hertfordshire Constabulary refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 31(1) of FOIA (the law enforcement exemption). The Commissioner’s decision is that Hertfordshire Constabulary was correct to rely on section 31(1) of FOIA and refuse disclosure. The Commissioner does not require any further steps as a result of this decision notice.