Device Types (871A/23)
Request
Q1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following?
Device Type Number of Devices
Desktop PCs
Laptops
Mobile Phones
Printers
Multi-Function Devices
Tablets
Physical Servers
Storage Devices
Networking Infrastructure (for example: Switches, Routers, Interfaces, Wireless Access Points)
Security Infrastructure (for example: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Virus Monitoring Tools)
Q2. Is your organisation planning to invest in the following systems or any similar systems? If yes, how much are you planning to spend in 2023/24 and future years?
Systems Expenditure
2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Digital Evidence Management System
Bespoke Geospatial Intel & Tasking Software
Cloud-based Law Enforcement and Public Safety Software
Investigation Case Management Software
Digital Forensics and Investigation Management Software
Q3. Is your organisation planning to invest in any of the below technologies? If yes, could you mention the estimated cost(s) planned for that financial year(s)?
Expenditure/Costs Financial Years
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Retrospective Facial Recognition Technology
DNA Scanning Technology
Live Facial Recognition Technology
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 attached a redacted document.
REASONS FOR DECISION
The withheld information is exempt by virtue of the following exemptions:
Section 31 (1) (a) (b) (Law enforcement)
These exemptions and explanatory notes are shown here:
In line with the above, I am required to complete a Prejudice Test/Public Interest Test (PIT) on disclosure. Please find this PIT attached (871A_PIT_01).
As recommended as good practice by the Information Commissioner’s Office a version of this response may be published on the West Midlands Police website.