Oversight, expenditure, and policy relating to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025, or the most recent period available.
If providing this information for the full period would exceed the cost limit, please provide the most recent 3-year period instead.

1. Expenditure
a) The total annual expenditure relating to dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, including:
• kennelling costs
• veterinary costs
• transportation
• and any associated care costs
b) Any available breakdown of these costs by category

2. Kennelling Contracts and Provision
a) Details of any contracts, agreements, or commissioned services for the kennelling of dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act
b) The names of providers (where disclosable) and the nature of services provided
c) Any information held regarding capacity, demand, or pressure on kennelling provision

3. Policy, Oversight, and Strategy
a) Copies of any Police and Crime Plan sections, policy documents, or strategy papers relating to dangerous dogs or dog-related incidents
b) Copies of any internal briefings, reports, or reviews relating to:
• enforcement of the Dangerous Dogs Act
• costs associated with seized dogs
• welfare or kennelling concerns
• or operational pressures

4. Scrutiny and Governance
a) Copies of any meeting minutes, reports, or correspondence where dangerous dogs legislation, seized dogs, or associated costs have been discussed
b) Any correspondence between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the police force relating to:
• costs
• policy concerns
• or enforcement practices under the Dangerous Dogs Act