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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.025255
I note you seek access to the following information:
1. How many people are employed by your Police force to process and deal with Freedom of Information Act requests?
2. How many Freedom of Information Act requests in the last 12 months have been referred to the National Police Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act Unit by your Police Force?
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.
Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
Q1 - How many people are employed by your Police force to process and deal with Freedom of Information Act requests?
19 Full Time Equivalent staff.
Q2 - How many Freedom of Information Act requests in the last 12 months have been referred to the National Police Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act Unit by your Police Force?
862 requests (excluding 7 duplicates) were referred to the National Police Chiefs’ Council between June 2021 and May 2022.