FOI 321271
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 321271
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 2nd April 2024. Please find below the response to your request:
I would like to request the following information:
1 : The Total Number of Special Constables in your organisation on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
2 : How many Specials hold Independent Patrol Status (IPS) under IP4SC, or how many hold Qualified Special Constable (QSC) status if the force uses SCLP/PEQF on 31/03/2024.
3 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Sergeant Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
4 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Inspector Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
5 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding grade of Special Chief Inspector or above if the grades are used on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
Reply
1 : The Total Number of Special Constables in your organisation on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
|
Ethnicity Group 18+ |
Special |
|
Asian / Asian British |
2 |
|
Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups |
2 |
|
Not Stated |
1 |
|
White |
81 |
|
Grand Total |
86 |
2 : How many Specials hold Independent Patrol Status (IPS) under IP4SC, or how many hold Qualified Special Constable (QSC) status if the force uses SCLP/PEQF on 31/03/2024.
- There are currently 42 independent Special Constables within West Mercia
3 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Sergeant Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
- No information held. West Mercia Police no longer use ranks for Special Constables
4 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Inspector Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
- No information held. West Mercia Police no longer use ranks for Special Constables
5 : The number of Male and Female Specials holding grade of Special Chief Inspector or above if the grades are used on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.
- No information held. West Mercia Police no longer use ranks for Special Constables