Question

This is an information request relating to payments made to charities and third sector organisations.

Please provide the following information for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21:

• The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all grants separately.
• The value of loans made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all loans separately.

The payments made to charities and third sector organisations relate to the following only:

• Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
• Independent Sage
• NHS Confederation
• Keep our NHS public
• SOS NHS
• Care and Support Workers Organise
• UNITED VOICES OF THE WORLD
• Health Campaigns Together
• Doctors for the NHS
• We Own It
• The People’s Assembly
• Zero Covid Coalition
• Health Campaign Together
• Docs Not Cops
• British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe
• Royal College of General Practitioners
• Royal College of Ophthalmology
• Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the no grants or loans were made to any of the organisations as set out in your request.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

1. How many people, including full-time, part-time and temporary employees, are currently recorded as being based at your main office, either by having a desk or a security pass or any other metric that you use?

   2. Of these, how many were recorded as having entered the building on the following days:

   a. Monday 6th September 2021

   b. Monday 13th December 2021

   c. Monday 24th January 2022

   I am sure that these numbers will be available either by checking how many door security cards were activated on the days in question, however it is also likely that your HR department would, for health and safety reasons, be keeping a tally of how many staff were visiting the office.

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that some of the information requested is held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

1. How many people, including full-time, part-time and temporary employees, are currently recorded as being based at your main office, either by having a desk or a security pass or any other metric that you use?

As of the 3^rd of February 2022, 21 members of staff are based in the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Included in this number is a shared Communications Team with the Fire & Rescue Service

2. Of these, how many were recorded as having entered the building on the following days:

1. Monday 6th September 2021 
2. Monday 13th December 2021
3. Monday 24th January 2022

The secure access system used by OPFCC staff is owned and operated by Northamptonshire Police, who will hold the information requested. However the OPFCC did operate a rota system which enabled the office to maintain social distancing in line with the advice given to colleagues in both the Force and the Fire and Rescue Service.

The number of staff working in the officer as was recorded by the OPFCC was as follows:

1. Monday 6th September 2021 – 5
2. Monday 13th December 2021 – 6
3. Monday 24th January 2022 – 6

Whilst the rota captures those who booked in, it does not capture all those who may have entered the Force estate, therefore Northamptonshire Police’s Information Unit may hold some of the information you are seeking. If you have not already done so, then you may wish to write Northamptonshire Police’s Information Unit, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ / freedomofinformation@northants.pnn.police.uk

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

Please find the two attached emails which were previously supplied as part of a subject access request and refer to our company.

Please provide the following information which appears to be in the public interest concerning communication between the OPFCC and a Parish council concerning the attached two emails where a Parish Councillor is asking the OPFCC questions regarding policing in a specific area .

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information requested is held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. I have attached copies of relevant correspondence to this email.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

Did you or your staff have any Xmas get together in 2020 and in particular in December or as my information suggests on or about 22^nd December 2020

I am referring to any event or events organised by members of the OPFCC to particularly celebrate Christmas or not necessarily occurred to celebrate Christmas but occurred between the 1st of December to the 31st of December 2020 that involved at least 1 other member of OPFCC member of staff or another party i.e. the Commissaire having a drink at Xmas or in between the dates of 1^st to 31^st December 2020 with any police office i.e. senior officers from N’hants police. .

Provide all invoices etc. for catering, food and drink and email invites Plus the police officers involved.

I understand as sated staff had  an Xmas get together in 2020 of which may have been initiated by the OPFCC or the police and in particular in December or as my information suggests on or about 22nd December 2020… please provide any information that relates to this in line with the above.

Answer

Following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) as no events were organised by any member of the OPFCC between the dates of the 1^st December 2020 to the 31^st December 2020.

The PFCC did visit a number of police stations and fire stations in December to thank front line officers for their work during the pandemic. These visits were undertaken in line with the Government’s Covid restrictions.

Details of the PFCC’s diary can be found on our website at:

Diary of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner – Office of Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (northantspfcc.org.uk)

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request the following information:

• A copy of this police force’s protocol for exchanging information about a service user’s mental health condition with NHS trusts and the CPS.
• Is there a specific protocol for the forces triage scheme? If so, a copy or outline of this .

Moreover:

• An outline of, or document describing what training is given to officers surrounding data protection laws?
• How is information about a person’s mental health condition stored by this force, what is the protocol surrounding this and for how long can it be retained?

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

It is important to understand that The Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) and Northamptonshire Police are two separate legal entities. Information regarding operational policing matters is the responsibility of Northamptonshire Police, therefore the OPFCC does not hold any of the information you have requested. Northamptonshire Police’s Information Unit may hold some of the information you are seeking. If you have not already done so, then you may wish to write to their Freedom of Information and Data Protection Team, Information Unit, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ / freedomofinformation@northants.pnn.police.uk

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

Police officers are advising citizens to call 101 or the Professional Standards Department  and others are being informed to make the initial complaint to your office (police and crime commissioner).

1. Please provide information as to the correct procedure in Northamptonshire and who deals with the initial complaint.

2. What should happen if a complaint is made directly to the following persons:

a) member of police staff

b) police officer

c) 101

d) Online via the police website

d) The Professional Standards department

e) The OPFCC

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that some of the information you requested is held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

It is important to understand that The Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) and Northamptonshire Police are two separate legal entities. Information regarding operational policing matters is the responsibility of Northamptonshire Police, therefore the OPFCC does not hold some of the information you have requested. Northamptonshire Police’s Information Unit may hold some of the information you are seeking. If you have not already done so, then you may wish to write to their Freedom of Information and Data Protection Team, Information Unit, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ / freedomofinformation@northants.pnn.police.uk

1. Please provide information as to the correct procedure in Northamptonshire and who deals with the initial complaint.

Details regarding how the OPFCC handles it process in relation to complaints it receives in relation to Northamptonshire Police are published on our website and can be found at:

https://northantspfccold.createthefuture.live/complaints/complaints-against-northamptonshire-police/

An explanatory leaflet which sets out the complaints process can also be downloaded from our website at:

https://northantspfccold.createthefuture.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/OPFCC-Complaints-Public-Leaflet-2021-version.pdf

2. What should happen if a complaint is made directly to the following persons:

a) member of police staff

b) police officer

c) 101

d) Online via the police website

d) The Professional Standards department

e) The OPFCC

Information relating to how Northamptonshire Police handle complaints which have been submitted directly to them is not held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Details of how the OPFCC handle complaints can be found on our complaints page which can be found at:

https://northantspfccold.createthefuture.live/complaints/

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Question

Regarding the funding and purchase of the two neighbourhood beat buses.

Please provide the following information and any supporting documentation:

1. A copy of the proposal and any consultation for the purchase of the buses.
2. The cost of the purchase of the vehicles and fitting out/livery.
3. Any documents as to how the effectiveness of the buses will be evaluated.

Answer

I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that some of the information you requested is held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

It is important to understand that The Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) and Northamptonshire Police are two separate legal entities. Information regarding operational policing matters is the responsibility of Northamptonshire Police, therefore the OPFCC does not hold some of the information you have requested. Northamptonshire Police’s Information Unit may hold some of the information you are seeking. If you have not already done so, then you may wish to write to their Freedom of Information and Data Protection Team, Information Unit, Force Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ / freedomofinformation@northants.pnn.police.uk

1. A copy of the proposal and any consultation for the purchase of the buses.

The Policing Protocol Order 2011 sets out responsibilities of the PFCC which includes having the responsibility for setting the strategic direction and objectives of the force through the Police and Crime Plan (“the Plan”) and deciding the budget, allocating assets and funds to the Chief Constable. It was within this framework that the PFCC ring fenced the sum of £1m in the  2021-22 budget that was allocated to the Chief Constable to support investment which will make a difference in local neighbourhoods to implement a new focus on neighbourhood policing, with dedicated, named teams in communities across the county. The Policing Protocol Order 2011 also implicitly states that the PFCC must not fetter the operational independence of the police force and the Chief Constable who leads it. The Beat Buses are operational assets which the PFCC has funded through the budget he allocated to the Chief Constable, therefore the OPFCC does not hold any information relating to the proposal and any consultation for the purchase of the buses other than the 2020-21 budget which can be found here:

https://westnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s3230/05NorthamptonshirePoliceFireCrimePanel03Feb2021AgendaPack.pdf

2. The cost of the purchase of the vehicles and fitting out/livery.

The net cost for each bus was £52,620.30 – there are no other commissioning costs related to these vehicles.

3. Any documents as to how the effectiveness of the buses will be evaluated.

No information held (see answer to question 1)

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter and should be addressed to: Nicci Marzec, Monitoring Officer, Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Darby House, Darby Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. NN8 6GS. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications. If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.