West Midlands Police

Gangs (1551A/22)

5 June 2023 | Policy and Procedures

Request

This request relates to information and intelligence that West Midlands Police gathers and stores for the purpose of tackling gang-related crimes and violence.

Does West Midlands Police operate a ‘Gang Database’?
1a. If so, what policies exist on how it is operated?
Does West Midlands Police identify and store information on individuals likely to be involved in gang violence or a member of a gang?
2a. If so, how?
Does West Midlands Police identify and store information on individuals likely to be a victim of gang violence?
3a. If so, how?
Does West Midlands Police risk assess or score gang members and/or gangs?
4a. If so, how?

Response

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