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Policy documents
Freedom Of Information
Publications produced under the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts.
Authority Freedom of Information Publication Scheme (PDF - 81kb)
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This introductory section deals with the purpose of the Scheme and how people can use it.
Authority Freedom of Information Publication Scheme (MS Word - 226kb)
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Freedom of Information Act 2000
Fair processing notice (PDF - 17kb)
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The Data Protection Act 1998 was brought into force on 1st March 2000. This statement sets out the principles we will apply when handling personal information.
Fair processing notice (MS Word - 23kb)
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The Data Protection Act 1998 was brought into force on 1st March 2000. This statement sets out the principles we will apply when handling personal information.
Force Structure - Communications (PDF - 415kb)
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Flowchart showing the Communications team structure
Force Structure - Justice Services (PDF - 277kb)
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Flowchart showing the Justice Services team structure
Force Structure - North Staffordshire (PDF - 463kb)
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Flowchart showing the North Staffordshire team structure
Force Structure - Organisational Support & Development (PDF - 403kb)
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Flowchart showing the Organisational Support & Development team structure
Force Structure - Protective Services (PDF - 515kb)
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Flowchart showing the Protective Services team structure
Force Structure - Stoke on Trent (PDF - 673kb)
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Flowchart showing the Stoke on Trent team structure
Force Structure - Trent Valley (PDF - 543kb)
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Flowchart showing the Trent Valley team structure
Internal Review 2005 (PDF - 23kb)
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Conducted when an applicant appeals against the original decision
Internal Review 2006 (PDF - 22kb)
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Conducted when an applicant appeals against the original decision
Internal Review 2007 (PDF - 29kb)
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Conducted when an applicant appeals against the original decision
Internal Review 2007 (MS Word - 44kb)
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Conducted when an applicant appeals against the original decision.
Manual - ACPO Freedom of Information (PDF - 664kb)
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Since its introduction on the 1st January 2005, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 has required the Police Service to re-evaluate its notions of secrecy.
Manual - ACPO Freedom of Information Version 5 (PDF - 664kb)
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Since its introduction on the 1st January 2005, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 has required the Police Service to re-evaluate its notions of secrecy.
Police complaints - easy read version (PDF - 257kb)
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You can make a complaint if you think someone who works for the police has treated you badly.
Publication Scheme June 2010 (MS Word - 260kb)
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Staffordshire Police Authority is an independent body made up of local people. Its job is to ensure that there is an efficient and effective police force for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and to make sure that the Chief Constable and the Force are accountable for the way in which their responsibilities, and serving our communities, are carried out.
Your rights - complaints (PDF - 95kb)
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Are you happy with how your request has been handled?