Forensic Image Management System recognitions

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.032120

I note you seek access to the following information:

1.How many Forensic Image Management System recognitions (direct or information only) were made for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?
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2. How many Images were circulated on the Forensic Image Management Systems for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?
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3.How many officers were there working on AW BCU in 2022 that would have access to FIMs and be able to make identifications?
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4.How many different officers made identifications of suspects on the Forensic Image Management System for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?

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Q1 - How many Forensic Image Management System recognitions (direct or information only) were made for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?
Date searched parameter 1 January 2021 to 24 August 2023

1325 Images have been identified for offences that occurred in AW BCU in 2022.
677 Direct Recognitions
648 Intelligence Identifications

Q2 - How many Images were circulated on the Forensic Image Management Systems for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?

2872 unique images for offences occurring on AW BCU were circulated in 2022

Q3 - How many officers were there working on AW BCU in 2022 that would have access to FIMs and be able to make identifications?

2158 people were working in AW as of Dec 2022.

Q4 - How many different officers made identifications of suspects on the Forensic Image Management System for offences that occurred on AW BCU in 2022?

Of the 1325 images identified on AW for offences that occurred in 2022, 379 were made by unique users