Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police

The complainant has requested, from Devon and Cornwall Police (DCP), information about the number of response and support officers on duty during a specified night shift (8 May 2023). DCP 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 DCP 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.