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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.036688
I note you seek access to the following information:
I have today decided to disclose some of the requested information. Some data has been withheld as it is exempt from disclosure and therefore this response serves as a Refusal Notice under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) by virtue of the following exemptions:
Section 31(1)(a)(b) – Law Enforcement
Reason for decision
You have requested information in relation to PanL Operations and confirmation of the systems used, if this information were to be disclosed then this would reveal the skills and capabilities of specific units and provide those with criminal or malicious intent to disrupt the MPS in their duties.
Section 31(1)(a)(b) – Law Enforcement - The MPS is charged with enforcing the law and preventing and detecting crime. Any information released under the Act which reveals information related to PanL Operations and how this is used/deployed could prejudice the prevention and detection of crime and the apprehension or prosecution of offenders. Disclosure could potentially provide any individuals with malicious intent to target information about the systems we use which could in turn aid individuals to commit crimes or disrupt the duties of officers.
Release of the information detailing the make/manufacture/type of systems used would have the effect of compromising law enforcement processes and would also hinder the ability of the MPS to fulfil its primary aim of enforcing the law and protecting the public during day to day policing.
The disclosure of this information to the public by the MPS would undermine the MPS's ability to properly police on a day to day basis. Release of the information mentioned above would allow those wishing to disrupt day to day policing to use the information to assist in evading detection should they be planning any unlawful acts.
Disclosure
Q3 - Can you provide a list of ranks from Sergeant upwards that oversee Pan-London Operations & can you provide what their purpose is.
The MPS have both Police Staff supervisors and Sergeants within Pan London, who oversee and supervise the staff. They have responsibility for Pursuits, monitoring incidents and reporting to the Pan London Chief Insp who is Silver London.