Chief Constable of West Midlands Police

The complainant requested information relating to vehicle loss and recovery during a specified timeframe. West Midlands Police relied on section 12 of FOIA (cost of compliance) to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that West Midlands Police was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1). The Commissioner also finds that it complied with its obligations under section 16 (duty to provide advice and assistance) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.