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Question
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:15 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
how does one go about asking a question of the police?
as in, i keep reading where questions have been asked under the right to know or what ever, and the police have to reply with the correct figures etc?
just curious as I am planning some new devilment....
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:21 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
I mean freedom of information legislation .....
and i will need a hand producing a nice letter to be emailed to the local constabulary - which i think many others might be interested in also sending
bet that has a few inquiring minds pondering
:)
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:25 pm
by mangocrazy
Indeed. At least one reasonable clue should be given to get us started...
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:24 pm
by D-Rider
What've you done ...........
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:16 pm
by Fausto
I think you pretty much answered your own question.
I would write to the Chief Constable copying in the local MP
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:22 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Dear Sir
Under the freedom of information act, 2005, I am writing to request the following information:
(1)For the most recent years, since 2001, please specify how many fixed penalty tickets have been issued to Cars for breaking the legislative requirements for the Display of Registration Marks for Motor Vehicles, DVLA V796.
(2)For the most recent years, since 2001, please specify how many fixed penalty tickets have been issued to Motor Bikes for breaking the legislative requirements for the Display of Registration Marks for Motor Vehicles, DVLA V796.
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that makes a point i believe....
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:51 pm
by D-Rider
Yeah - while you're at it, ask how many car drivers have had tickets for wearing dark visors compared to the number issued to bikers .... bet that one reveals huge discrimination
..... guessing you've been hassled over a plate that has somehow shrunk in the wash .....
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:06 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
actually no
i just wanted to question police tactics
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:44 pm
by D-Rider
Fair enough.
An interesting question to ask.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:34 am
by TC
Aladinsaneuk wrote:actually no
i just wanted to question police tactics
Always address any letters of that nature to the Chief Constable of the force you are writing to. He/she will then pass it on to the relevant department. for example professional standards.
If you let me know what force you want to write to, I will give you the right names and address.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:51 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
norfolk and suffolk please TC
is an interesting one for folk to consider for their ownareas i think
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:27 pm
by TC
Aladinsaneuk wrote:norfolk and suffolk please TC
is an interesting one for folk to consider for their ownareas i think
Suffolk
Chief Constable Alastair McWhirter QPM MA
Suffolk Constabulary Headquarters,
Martlesham Heath,
Ipswich,
IP5 3QS
Tel:- 01473 613500
Fax:- 01473 613585
Norfolk
Chief Constable Ian McPherson
Norfolk Constabulary Headquarters,
Operations & Communications Centre,
Falconers Chase,
Wymondham,
Norfolk,
NR18 0WW
Tel:- 0845 4564567
Fax:- 0845 345 4567