FOI 379545

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 379545

I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 19^th December 2024.  Please find below the response to your request:

I'd like information relating to the number of times an officer has used a firearm (i.e. shot) against an out of control dog. I'd also be interested in how many times a Taser has been used, however, records relating to a firearm are of more importance.

I'd be grateful to receive the figures for the last ten years, if possible, beginning with the most recent year (2024) broken down by month. In addition I'd like to know the breed and any other details about the dog and whether a human or animal had been injured by said dog and whether the incident and use of weapon was in public or private place.

Reply

West Mercia police do hold the information requested.

I'd like information relating to the number of times an officer has used a firearm (i.e. shot) against an out of control dog. I'd be grateful to receive the figures for the last ten years, if possible, beginning with the most recent year (2024) broken down by month. In addition I'd like to know the breed and any other details about the dog and whether a human or animal had been injured by said dog and whether the incident and use of weapon was in public or private place.

Firearms:

I'd also be interested in how many times a Taser has been used, however, records relating to a firearm are of more importance.

Taser: