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Drug Overdose Training (883A/23)

Request

Please would you let me know in writing if you hold information of the

following description:

  1. The training that is given to West Midlands Police officers on how to respond to a case where there is a suspected victim of drug overdose;
  2. The protocol that is to be followed by West Midlands Police officers on how to respond and investigate following a death from drug overdose.

Please may I see the information.

Response

We can confirm that relevant information is held by West Midlands Police. However, while the majority of the information is attached to this email, I am not required to release all of the information requested. Please find our response attached (883A_Attachment).

REASONS FOR DECISION

The withheld information is exempt by virtue of the following exemption:

Section 31(1)(a) – Law enforcement

This exemption and explanatory notes are shown here:

https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/information-management/freedom-of-information/#freedom-of-information-exemptions

In line with the above, I am required to complete a Prejudice Test/Public Interest Test (PIT) on disclosure. Please find this PIT attached (883A_PIT).

Attachments

883A_Attachment

883A_PIT