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Aladinsaneuk · #1 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:15 pm

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....

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:21 pm

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
:)

#3 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:25 pm

Indeed. At least one reasonable clue should be given to get us started...

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:24 pm

What've you done ...........

Fausto · #5 Post by **Fausto** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:16 pm

I think you pretty much answered your own question.

I would write to the Chief Constable copying in the local MP

Aladinsaneuk · #6 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:22 pm

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....

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:51 pm

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 .....

Aladinsaneuk · #8 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:06 pm

actually no

i just wanted to question police tactics

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:44 pm

Fair enough.

An interesting question to ask.

TC · #10 Post by TC » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:34 am

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.

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:51 pm

norfolk and suffolk please TC

is an interesting one for folk to consider for their ownareas i think

TC · #12 Post by TC » Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:27 pm

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