Information on Police vehicle riot shields

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.036812

I note you seek access to the following information:

The request is regarding the vehicle riot shields that come down over the vehicle’s windscreen.

I would like to request the following information:

1. What company does the police force use to make / supply / fit the riot shields?
2. How much does the police force pay per riot shield?
3. What happens to the riot shields when the vehicle is scrapped / sold?
4. What company is responsible for removing the riot shields?
5. If the riot shields are sold, either for reuse or scrap:
6. How much are they sold for?
7. What company is responsible for the selling?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - What company does the police force use to make / supply / fit the riot shields?

The MPS no longer builds vehicles with these guards.

Q2 - How much does the police force pay per riot shield?

This information is not captured, as it is part of a complete vehicle build.

Q3 - What happens to the riot shields when the vehicle is scrapped / sold?

These will be scrapped as part of our disposal process.

Q4 - What company is responsible for removing the riot shields?

Disposal contractor: Babcocks’

Q5 - If the riot shields are sold, either for reuse or scrap:

They are scrapped.

Q6 - How much are they sold for?

N/A

Q7 - What company is responsible for the selling?

N/A