Request
1) What are West Midlands Police’s policies regarding the photographing/videoing of police officers and police staff in the course of their duties?
2) What guidelines/instructions have been issued to police officers regarding dealing with people using cameras in public places?
3) Do guidelines/instructions differ depending on whether the person with the recording equipment has a certified press pass or is a citizen journalist?
4) Are West Midlands Police officers required by their policies to disclose their name and collar number when they are requested to by a member of the public?
Response
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