FOI Radio Chargers (62-2024/25)

Request

We have recently supplied 1500 USB Cable Free Adaptors to Cambridge Constabulary to use for personal issue radio lockers. These are used for personal issue radios, body worn videos (BWV) where 1 per locker has been issued to staff.

Question : Please can you advise how you store and charge your radios and BWV’s and confirm if these may be useful to purchase for your constabulary.

The charger has 3 plug sockets and 2 USB charging points. The cost price is £3.98 per unit plus VAT /delivered. 

Response

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Radios are charged in charging docks.

I note that the rest of your request is not valid under the FOI act. In order for a request to be valid under Section 8(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act, the request must ‘clearly describe the information being sought’, and refer to ‘records capable of recovery in any form’. This can be ‘recorded information held in written records, typed, handwritten, emails etc’. The request you have submitted does not ask for specific information, instead, it asks for an opinion on the purchase of a specific item.

The following link may be of assistance if you wish to submit a further request: How to access information from a public body | ICO

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