Following a request made of the NPCC, FOI Ref: 2233/2025, which was refused citing s.14 – vexatious, the below and associated links are submitted to support an Internal Review request.
A lack of inter-agency cooperation appears to be hampering the issue of vehicle crime prevention & detection. A two-tier environment is evident. A November 2024 Telegraph article conveys NaVCIS quotes:
The way the world is now, companies realise that if they want a premium service, they have to pay for it.
‘You still get the service if you don’t go private but when finance companies pay for an enhanced service, they know it pays dividends’
This appears to present a contradiction.
On one hand, it is suggested that all parties, regardless of payment, still get the service.” On the other, the reference to dividends from paying for a “premium” or “enhanced” service implies that those who pay are afforded faster, more effective, or higher-priority treatment.
If this is the case, it raises questions of fairness, equality of access, and transparency. But also, why are the procedures not being adopted elsewhere – cost prohibitive?
Who will know when information, such as that I have requested, is kept secret?
Public bodies – including police units – are expected to provide services equitably, especially where access to justice or information is concerned. Introducing a two-tier system, where enhanced outcomes are more likely for those who can afford to pay, risks undermining public trust and the integrity of the process.
- What distinguishes the “premium” service from the standard offering, policing ‘light’ from policing+?
- What access to this enhanced service ensures speed, depth, or priority of police assistance?
- How is fairness ensured between those who pay and those who do not?
This clarification may be important to understand whether this approach aligns with public service standards and the principle of equality under the law. However, when it comes to crime reduction, whether from a deterrent or investigation perspective, understanding the environment, sharing information and resources appears essential.
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The Request & Refusal:
The Internal Review (IR) submissions are provided on the associated pages:
- The Internal Review Request
- FoIA & ‘Vexatious’
- FLA & the FoIA
- FoIA ‘Value & Serious Purpose:
- FoIA & ‘Motive’
- FoIA & ‘Burden’
- FoIA & ‘Overwhelming’
- FoIA ‘Distress &/or Obstruction’
- FoIA ‘191 emails’
- FoIA ‘Senior Management Discussions’
- FoIA resources
- FoIA & ‘Response Timeliness’
- FoIA ‘Prior FoIA Requests’
- FoIA ‘Similar Requests’