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Suffolk Constabulary

  • Date 23 October 2023
  • Sector Police and criminal justice
  • Decision(s) FOI 31: Not upheld

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