Chief Constable Essex Police

The complainant requested information about the misconduct, warnings  and disciplinary records of named police officers over the last ten years. Essex Police refused to confirm or deny that it held the requested information, citing section 40(5) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Essex Police is entitled to rely on section 40(5) of FOIA to refuse to confirm or deny that it holds the information. No steps are required as a result of this decision.