Information on Specialist Crime Trident Team

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.042231

I note you seek access to the following information:

Does the Specialist Crime Trident Team Still Exist

If the Specialist Crime Trident Team still exist what is their REMIT

Are the Specialist Crime Trident Team proactive or reactive

Are some Specialist Crime Trident Team Authorized Firearms Officers

if the Specialist Crime Trident Team has been disbanded were they replaced or repurposed to another unit

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Does the Specialist Crime Trident Team still exist

Yes, it is currently active – although it is part of a wider Operational Command Unit (OCU) rather than an independent OCU.

If the Specialist Crime Trident Team still exist what is their remit.

The Trident investigation teams investigate non-fatal discharges of lethal-barrelled weapons and the recovery of firearms; the overarching aim being to reduce violent crime.

Are the Specialist Crime Trident Team proactive or reactive.

The Trident investigation teams are reactive.

Are some Specialist Crime Trident Team Authorized Firearms Officers.

No, the investigators are not AFOs.

If the Specialist Crime Trident Team has been disbanded were they replaced or repurposed to another unit.

Not relevant. Please refer to the answer provided for question 1.