FOI 354989
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 354989
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 27th August 2024. Please find below the response to your request:
The number of Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) obtained by West Mercia Police in each of the years:
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
(ideally by calendar year but will accept financial year if needs be)
What would you like to know?: 2) A copy of any policy on obtaining SCPOs during these years (2020-2023).
(I am interest in the initial decision to apply for an Order)
What would you like to know?: 3) A copy of any Key Performance Indicators or numerical targets that effect decisions to obtain SCPOs during this time (2020-2023).
Reply
West Mercia Police holds the requested information. Please see below:-
The number of Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) obtained by West Mercia Police in each of the years:
2022-23 - 0
2021-22 - 1
2020-21 - 1
A copy of any policy on obtaining SCPOs during these years (2020-2023).
There is no policy in order to obtain an SCPO. This will be for the SIO to make that decision as part of their assessment of the operation and objectives.
A copy of any Key Performance Indicators or numerical targets that effect decisions to obtain SCPOs during this time (2020-2023)
No KPI’s exist.