Research on the introduction of College of Policing Policy - Police Constable requiring a degree

Reference: 19005

Date Added: Dydd Gwener, 2 Awst 2019

Category: Training

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Question

 

I am conducting research into the implications for communities of the College of Policing policy to ensure all entrants into Police Forces as Constables have obtained or will obtain a degree. I understand that the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police has submitted a Judicial Review claiming it will cost his Force the equivalent of 40 Officers.  

 

Therefore it seems reasonable to assume that all Police Forces/PCCs have undertaken the same research. 

 

 Can you please confirm : 

 

 1: There is a written record that your Force has considered the implications of this Policy. 

 

 2. The contents of this record, in terms of whom was present and the decision and 

 

 3. What are the implications for the Force in terms of abstractions ( equivalent Officers per day) if this Policy is introduced? 

 

 

Answer

 

Thank you for your recent request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

 

Two duties are placed on public authorities under Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). Notwithstanding applicable exemptions, the first duty at, Section 1(1) (a), is to confirm or deny whether the information specified in a request is held. The second duty at, Section1 (1) (b), is to disclose information that has been confirmed as being held. Under the provisions of those sections of the FOIA, we can confirm that the information you seek is not held by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent. Please find responses below.

 

I am conducting research into the implications for communities of the College of Policing policy to ensure all entrants into Police Forces as Constables have obtained or will obtain a degree. I understand that the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police has submitted a Judicial Review claiming it will cost his Force the equivalent of 40 Officers.  Therefore it seems reasonable to assume that all Police Forces/PCCs have undertaken the same research.  Can you please confirm:

 

 1: There is a written record that your Force has considered the implications of this Policy. 

 

      No information held

 

 2. The contents of this record, in terms of whom was present and the decision

 

      No information held

 

 3. What are the implications for the Force in terms of abstractions (equivalent Officers per day) if this Policy is introduced? 

 

     No information held

 

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