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Freedom of Information Requests - May 2022


FOI 11052022-1 - Communication between the OPFCC and Wadenhoe Parish Council re private security/policing

Question

Please provide copies of all communications connected with the above emails including the response to and any further communication with Police Liaison Representative for Wadenhoe Parish Council

Answer

No information is held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

 

 


FOI 23052022-1 - Complaints officers replacing their names with numbers in correspondence

Question

Since we have been dealing with the PCC, it has been brought to our  attention that the customer service team have replaced their surname with numbers similar to civilian staff within Northamptonshire police. Please provide a copy of any document,communications etc such as minutes of meetings as to the reason for this recent change including any relevant policy/procedure for customer services staff using a number as an alternative to a name.

Answer

I have attached a copy of the OPFCC Customer Service Team Anonymisation Policy which will also be published on our website. This policy was introduced on the 8th April 2022.

OPFCC Customer Service Team Anonymisation Policy April 2022 final


FOI 30052022-1- Private security and policing

Question

There is an increasing use of private security and private investigators as highlighted in  Channel 5s shoplifters and scammers at war with the law where a company known as “My Local Bobby” feature who also conduct private criminal prosecutions,

In our county there is also “Blueline Security Limited” who offer a night time patrol service with K9s operated by former police officers.

Please supply any communication with the OPFCC between members of the public, Northamptonshire police officers,  Town and Parish Councils and Police Liaison Representatives either for or against these or other companies

 

Answer

The information you requested is not held by the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.


FOI 11042022-1 - Complaints against staff of the OPFCC

Question

Please provide the following information for the last 3 years taken from the date of this request:

 

  1. The number of complaints made against  members of staff of the OPFCC

 

  1. Circumstances of the complaint

 

  1. Outcome of each complaint

Answer

  1. The number of complaints made against members of staff of the OPFCC – 22

 

  1. Circumstances of the complaint – See table below.

 

  1. Outcome of each complaint – See table below.

 

Date Complaint Received Outcome

 

24/03/2022 Concerns raised with information provided by staff member as he felt it was not correct. Also had concerns regarding staff members manner on the phone. Not Upheld
22/03/2022

 

Concerns raised that staff member had been aggressive, speaking too quickly, had attitude, used an inappropriate tone and had not listened to her. Not Upheld
09/03/2022

 

Concerns raised as staff member advised him he was not eligible to raise a complaint as was not directly or adversely affected. Not Upheld
09/02/2022

 

Concerns raised regarding reliability of evidence given at court by OPFCC staff member. Not Upheld
27/01/2022

 

Concerns raised that staff member had withheld information and had deliberately tried to confuse matters. Not Upheld
18/01/2022

 

Concerns raised relating to internal email that was released as part of a Subject Access Request. Feedback to be provided to all staff regarding the need to be mindful of tone and content of internal emails.
23/12/2021

 

Concerns raised as unhappy with review outcome. Not Upheld
06/10/2021 Concerns raised about length of time complaint investigation took and the professionalism of staff member. Not Upheld
12/08/2021 Concerns that staff member had provided incorrect statutory guidance that were not eligible to complain. Decision made to record complaint and feedback given to staff member.
10/08/2021

 

Concerns raised as was not provided with the option to have complaint referred to the Professional Standards Department. Not Upheld
10/08/2021

 

Concerns raised that staff members email was threatening. Not Upheld
02/08/2021

 

Complainant feels that the complaints process was not followed, he was unhappy with the status of the person who dealt with his complaint, and he was not updated throughout the investigation. Not Upheld
26/07/2021

 

Complainant feels that member of OPFCC hasn’t read his complaint report and dismissed the matter out of hand or is covering for the police officers concerned. Not Upheld
12/07/2021

 

unhappy with how OPFCC phone lines are only open business hours, also researched the department and found negative things online about call wait times etc. Not Upheld
09/07/2021

 

Complainant feels staff member discriminated against him, unhappy with decision about his reasonable adjustments and feels that the OPFCC are preventing him complaining about the force. Not Upheld
07/07/2021

 

Complainant dissatisfied with information disclosed via the SAR process. Not Upheld
30/06/2021

 

Complainant dissatisfied with information disclosed via the SAR process Not Upheld
13/04/2021

 

Request for SAR and concerns were ignored and mocked by two members of staff. Not Upheld
22/03/2021 Complainant dissatisfied with advice given by member of staff. Not Upheld
09/03/2021

 

Complainant not satisfied with level of service provided by member of OPFCC staff and believed incorrect advice was given. Feedback given to staff member regarding correct advice
24/09/2020

 

Dissatisfaction with decision not to record complaint and concerns regarding breach of GDPR. Not Upheld
29/09/2020 Complainant dissatisfied with communication plan and subsequent communication with the OPFCC and has been left feeling ignored. Not Upheld

 

 

Information Requests

Chapters

  • Freedom of Information Requests - May 2022
  • FOI 11052022-1 - Communication between the OPFCC and Wadenhoe Parish Council re private security/policing
  • FOI 23052022-1 - Complaints officers replacing their names with numbers in correspondence
  • FOI 30052022-1- Private security and policing
  • FOI 11042022-1 - Complaints against staff of the OPFCC

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