Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Introduction
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (known hereafter as 'the Act') gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by the Constabulary. The Act places a number of obligations on the Constabulary, including the need to create and maintain a Publication Scheme. The aim of the Publication Scheme is to set out classes of information which routinely are made publicly available. The current version of the Scheme is based upon the Information Commissioners' Office's Model Scheme and the Definitions Document for Police Forces (i.e. the minimum standards in which a Police Force should adhere to in its Publication Scheme).
Both of these documents can be found at the following web addresses:-
Model Publication Scheme (External link)
Definitions Document for Police Forces (External link)
The information in this Scheme is available by clicking on the website links where available, otherwise the information can be obtained in the following ways:
By email: information@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
By post: Freedom of Information, Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SB
If you require information that is not listed under the Scheme, either write or email us using the details above and a member of staff will look at the feasibility of providing you with this information.
If you require information that is of a personal nature to yourself, i.e. a list of all your convictions, such requests are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 by virtue of Section 40(1) as the right for access for this type of information falls under the process of 'Subject Access' under the Data Protection Act 1998.
For details of how the 'Subject Access' process works and how to undertake such a request, click here
Click on the following links to find out more...
Locations of police stations and contacts
Relationships with other authorities
What we spend and how we spend it
What are our priorities and how are we doing?
Services provided by Lancashire Constabulary
Who are we and what we do:
Force Structure: map of the force area
Officer and police staff establishment at force level: The issue of officer and police staff numbers is forwarded to the Lancashire Police Authority Human Resources Committee at each sitting. The agenda and accompanying documents for each meeting can be found at the Authority's website, via the following link: http://www.lancspa.gov.uk/lpa/committee/humanresources/
Profile of Chief and Senior Officers: Photograph and brief career outline can be found here
Locations of police stations and contacts:
Emergency and non-emergency telephone numbers: 101
Email address for general enquiries: lancashirepolice@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
Postal address for general enquiries: Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SB
Contact details for 'My Neighbourhood' Team: Click here to find your team by name
Police station addresses and opening times can be found here
Relationships with other authorities:
Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships - Click for more information (external link)
Lancashire Criminal Justice Board - Click for more information (external link)
Local Safeguarding Children Board: Click for more information (external link)
Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA): Click for more information (external link)
Collaborative Arrangements: Click here
Information Sharing Arrangements: Click to email
Lancashire Police Authority: Click for more information (external link)
Arrangements for Special Constables: Click here
Sponsorship arrangements with business: Lancashire Constabulary's Policy on Sponsorship Arrangements: Word doc
How we make decisions:
Agenda and minutes for the senior decision making committees: to follow
Business Group Meetings: to follow
These and other Meetings are available on request by emailing your enquiry to information@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or or by writing to us at the address above and a member of staff will look at the feasibility of disclosing this information.
Feedback from Public Consultation and Surveys:
The Policy Authority runs Public Consultation and Surveys the Public's thoughts via its 'Opinion' programme and it's local PAC meetings. Feedback from these are brought back to the Authority's External Relations Committee, details of which can be found here (external link)
What we spend and how we spend it:
Audited accounts for the last 3 financial years under the Statement of Accounts section: http://www.lancspa.gov.uk/documents/publications/reports/
Force budget (as agreed by the Police Authority): Click for more
Force Policy on Procurement: Click for more
Force procedure on procurement and contract values: Link to follow
Salaries paid to Chief Officers: Click (Word)
Expenses paid to chief officers: Link to follow
Evaluation of Police Use of Resources: Any reports in addition to the Annual Statement of Accounts, evaluating how the force spends its budget can be found here
Support for the provision of Police Community Support Officers:
Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston. PR4 5SB.
Financial Regulations:
Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston. PR4 5SB.
What are our priorities and how are we doing?
Strategic Plan: Click for more information (external link)
Annual Policing Plan: Click for more information (external link)
Area Policing Plans: Click for more information
Chief Officer's Annual Report: Click for more information (5mb pdf download)
Police Performance Assessments: Click for more information
Police Force Statistics: By ward or By street
Neighbourhood Policing Arrangements: Click for more information
Reports from Independent Custody Visitors: Click for more information (3mb pdf download)
Policies and procedures
For the conduct of police force business:
A review of the Constabulary's current policies is presently being undertaken to ensure that they are suitable for publication. Therefore, if you require access to a specific policy, get in touch with us and a member of staff will look at the feasibility of disclosing the information you are seeking. A list of the Constabulary's Policies can be found in the following Spreadsheet
For the provision of policing services:
A review of the Constabulary's current policies is presently being undertaken to ensure that they are suitable for publication. Therefore, if you require access to a specific policy, get in touch with us and a member of staff will look at the feasibility of disclosing the information you are seeking. A list of the Constabulary's Policies can be found in the following Spreadsheet
About recruitment and employment of staff:
For recruitment details, please see the 'Recruitment' section of the website:
Records management and personal data policies:
A review of the Constabulary's current policies is presently being undertaken to ensure that they are suitable for publication. Therefore, if you require access to a specific policy, please get in touch with us and a member of staff will look at the feasibility of disclosing the information you are seeking. A list of the Constabulary's policies can be found in the following Spreadsheet:
Customer service standards and complaint procedure:
Independent Police Complaints Commission: http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/
Handling requests for information: Freedom of Information and Data Protection
Charter mark procedures: Following the introduction of the Government's new standard, Customer Service Excellence, Charter Mark is now closed to new applications. To learn more about the new standard, Customer Service
Excellence, you can visit their website here
Details on the application of the Freedom of Information and Data Protection (Appropriate Limit and Fees) Regulations 2004: To follow
Lists and registers
Information held in registers by statute: Currently there are no registers that the police service is required to publish by statute.
Asset Registers and Information:
- By email - information@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
- By post: Freedom of Information, Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SB.
Register of Interests:
- By email - information@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
- By post: Freedom of Information, Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SB.
Register of gifts and hospitality provided to senior personnel:
- By email - information@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
- By post: Freedom of Information, Information Compliance & Disclosure Section, Lancashire Police Headquarters, PO Box 77, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SB.
Services provided by Lancashire Constabulary
Advice and guidance for the general public:
A considerable amount of assistance and guidance can be found under the 'Help and Advice' section:
Details relating to ongoing campaigns (e.g. drink driving, weapon amnesties etc...) are regularly published on the 'News' section
Firearms and Explosive Licensing: Click here
Abnormal Loads Escort: Click here (Word)
Police College or Learning Centre:
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) has joined forces with the Lancashire Constabulary to launch a Foundation Degree in Policing. The two-year course, is intended for students who wish to study policing with a view to pursuing a career with the police, either as a uniformed officer or as a member of police staff.
For more details, please see the relevant section of the UCLAN website here (external link)
Ceremonial duties:
Specific details of any Ceremonial Duties will be provided on the 'News' section
Details of the services for which the police force is entitled to recover a fee together with those fees: Income Generation Policy
