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Classes of Information

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, our Publication Scheme must say what classes, or broad types, of information the police authority already publishes or intends to publish. We aim to publish as much information as possible about our work through the scheme, except where it would not be in the public interest to do so, for example, because it might prejudice law enforcement or the health and safety of our staff, or our ability to secure best value from local policing because information is commercially sensitive.

For each class we briefly define the information contained in that class and the format in which it is available. As indicated in Part 1, most of our information is free subject to the circumstances there set out.

For those who do not have access to a computer, all information contained in this Publication Scheme (including the Scheme itself) is available in hard copy form.

Classes of Information

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Information Available

Who We Are  [top]
Details of the authority's current membership, the way in which members are appointed and the rules which govern how they carry out their responsibilities. We may not publish information in this class if it would endanger the safety of any individual, is commercially confidential or if it is personal information exempt under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Membership and member profiles Web Site - Members section
Process of Appointments Website - News Page
Allowances and Expenses Scheme Website - Policies, Plans and Reports section
Code of Conduct Hard Copy
Members Interests file Hard Copy
Information about the membership of the Selection Panel which has a role in choosing independent members to serve on the Authority and about the lay members of our Standards Committee. Hard Copy
Details of the Authority?s officers, including the Executive Director, Treasurer and key police Authority contact staff. Website ? About the Authority and Contact Us sections
Details of the Force Chief Officer Team appointed by the Authority. Website ? About the Authority
see also Hard Copy
see also Cambridgeshire Constabulary Website
How We Work  [top]
Here you will find information about how we carry out our work and make decisions through meetings of the full authority and its committees including:
our committee structure, the membership and terms of reference of each committee Website - About the Authority/Committees Section
the Authority's current calendar setting out the dates, times and venues of full Authority and committee meetings held in public and how you can attend Website - About the Authority/Meetings Page
for full Authority and committee meetings - agendas and reports, including a list of background papers, to be considered at those meetings will be published a minimum of 3 working days in advance of the meeting, except late papers tabled in accordance with our urgency arrangements or information which is exempt under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, for example, because it is commercially sensitive, relates to individual staff or legal proceedings Website - About the Authority / Meetings Page
the minutes of full Authority and committee meetings, except information which is exempt under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, for example, because it is commercially sensitive, relates to individual staff or legal proceedings Website - About the Authority / Meetings Page
the names of any regular Authority working groups, panels or project boards, their terms of reference and the names of those Authority members appointed to them; and Website - About the Authority / Committees Page or in Hard Copy
internal newsletters, where produced, for members and/or staff of the Authority to update them on developments affecting the Authority Website - News Section
Our Policies & Procedures  [top]
Some information in this class may not be published where this is not in the public interest. In these cases, the material will show where information has been withheld and explain what exemption has been applied for and why, for example because its release would compromise the health and safety of staff, law enforcement, the detection and prevention of fraud or legal proceedings.
copies of the Authority's formally approved policies, where developed, which set out the broad principles of our approach to making decisions or dealing with particular issues or aspects of our work On Website where possible - see publications list for further detail
our current standing orders On Website - Policies, Plans and Reports Page
schemes of delegation N/A
where it exists, internal guidance produced by the Authority to help members or staff carry out their responsibilities N/A
Involving Our Communities  [top]
Here you will find information about our arrangements for consulting and engaging in dialogue with local people about policing issues or the work of the Authority.
our current strategy for engaging in consultation and dialogue with local people Hard copy when available
Surveys or other consultation/community engagement initiatives we carry out including both with local communities and our own staff Hard Copy
the names of any standing consultative groups or forums administered by the Authority, including any organisations represented on those groups N/A
information about dates and venues of any planned public meetings Website - Community Consultation / Public Forums
how you can give your views on policing issues or the work of the Authority or force Website - Community Consultation / Your Feedback and Contact Us Sections
the results of our consultation and other initiatives and how we have taken these into account in our work; and Website - Community Consultation
any current community funds or grant-schemes we operate; the procedures for applying for a grant and the process and criteria for deciding whether to award a grant N/A
Our Plans, Performance and Annual Reports  [top]
We will not publish the content of reports where this is not in the public interest for example, because it may prejudice law enforcement or contains commercially confidential information. Where this is the case, we will explain what information has been. Here you will find:
all plans, annual reports, financial information and accounts published by the Authority; and Website - Policies, Plans and Reports - except for the Full Authority Budget, which is available to view in hard copy only
monitoring information showing performance against the indicators and targets set for the force on at least a quarterly basis. See Publication List for further detail of available documents
Our Partners  [top]
Here you will find information about how the Authority works with other statutory and voluntary partners through local crime and disorder reduction partnerships (CDRPs) and local Criminal Justice Boards.
all policies, plans and reports Website - Policies, Plans and Reports within Local Performance Plan
Press and Publicity  [top]
Here you will find the Authority?s media and communications strategy; our press releases and other publicity information produced by the Authority.
Press releases and newsletters Website - News Page
Media Strategy Hard Copy
Independent Custody Visitors Scheme  [top]
Here you will find information about the Authority?s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. We will not publish any information, which is exempt under the Data Protection Act 1998.
the purpose of the scheme, how it operates and the key contact point in the Authority Website - Visiting Schemes
the current number of Independent Custody Visitors Website - Visiting Schemes
the process and criteria for selection as an Independent Custody Visitor Hard Copy
any current vacancies and how to apply Hard Copy
the overview reports (not individual visit reports) produced for the Authority on the outputs from independent custody visiting Hard Copy
the scheme and its effectiveness; and Hard Copy
any performance monitoring data or statistics relating to the operation of the scheme reported to the Authority Hard Copy
Other Visiting Schemes  [top]
Here you will find details of any other visiting schemes operated by the Authority including information about the operation of the scheme and how visitors are selected. We will not publish personal information which is exempt under the Data Protection Act 1998 in this class.
Animal Welfare Scheme  [top]
Here you will find information about the Animal Welfare Scheme. We will not publish any personal information, which is exempt under the Data Protection Act 1998.
the purpose of the scheme and how it operates Website - Visiting Schemes
Information the Authority Holds  [top]
From December 2004 onwards you will find details of the Authority?s records/filing index (where developed) to help you understand the information we hold, how long we keep records for and our disposal policy. We will not publish or disclose information, which we hold which is exempt under the Data Protection Act 1998 or because it would prejudice law enforcement or legal proceedings or is commercially confidential.
From February 2005 onwards we will publish a Disclosure Log which summarises information which has been disclosed following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Hard Copy
Category outside of Model Scheme  [top]
Significant Public Interest Events  [top]
Here you will find information about local policing events or matters which the Authority considers to be of significant public interest.
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