North Yorkshire Police – Video production costs

Our Ref: Our Ref: NY8769 - Date: 6 September 2023

Our Ref: NY8769

Date: 6 September 2023

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: NY8769

I write in connection with your request for information that was received by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (OPFCC) on 5 September 2023.

I note you seek access to the following information:

On 6 July 2023 North Yorkshire Police published this item on their website https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-yorkshire/news/news/2023/07-july/police-appeal-for-the-publics-help-to-tackle-harrogate-drug-line/

 As part of the news item, North Yorkshire Police commissioned a video. 

Please could you confirm the cost of that video. 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within the OPFCC.

I wish to advise you that there is no information held by the OPFCC in order to answer your request.

This is because the information is held by North Yorkshire Police and not by the OPFCC.

Please note you can search for information about North Yorkshire Police or submit a Freedom of Information request to North Yorkshire Police using the below link:

Request information about the police | North Yorkshire Police

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that the OPFCC’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.

Complaint Rights

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.

If you have any queries concerning this request, please contact me quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Becky Cannon

 

Becky Cannon

Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, North Yorkshire

 

 

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?

You have the right to request that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (OPFCC) reviews their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint, you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again –

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision the OPFCC made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint with the OPFCC to have the decision reviewed.  The OPFCC must be notified of your intention to complain within 2 months of the date of its response to your Freedom of Information request.  Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:

Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Harrogate Police Station

Beckwith Head Road

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 1FR

In all possible circumstances the OPFCC will aim to respond to your complaint as soon as practicable but within 20 working days.

 

The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the OPFCC if you are still dissatisfied with the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner please visit their website at https://ico.org.uk. Alternatively, phone: 0303 123 1113 or write to:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF