FOI 223379

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 223379

I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 17^th January 2023.  Please find below the response to your request:

Following the Metropolitan Police's discussion of the number of officers it cannot deploy in the normal way because of restrictions placed on them, we are seeking the same figures from other forces.

Do you have a figure for the number of officers on restricted duties, and if so is there a breakdown of why e.g. misconduct investigation, criminal investigation, sickness etc?

Reply

West Mercia Police does hold the requested information.

Following the Metropolitan Police's discussion of the number of officers it cannot deploy in the normal way because of restrictions placed on them, we are seeking the same figures from other forces.

Do you have a figure for the number of officers on restricted duties, and if so is there a breakdown of why e.g. misconduct investigation, criminal investigation, sickness etc?

• Please find below a table detailing numbers of Officers on restricted duties as of 25/01/2023 along with a breakdown of why.