Publication scheme

Suffolk Constabulary strives to provide up to date information routinely and within specified timeframes. To assist this, the Publication Scheme is maintained in accordance with the minimum standards of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Publication scheme

Public authorities are required under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act, to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme, which is approved by the Information Commissioner (ICO) and that is reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

1. Who we are and what we do

Information contained within this section will assist in understanding the role of the Constabulary, the partnership arrangements we have with external organisations, the structure of the Constabulary and the identity of our Senior Officers and Staff.
2. What we spend and how we spend it

This section provides transparency concerning the allocation of budgets and expenditure. Including the Procurement tendering process and the evaluation of police resources.
3. What our priorities are and how we are doing

This section identifies strategies, plans and other performance measures used to identify our priorities and to indicate force performance.
4. How we make decisions

This section provides open minutes outlining our decision making process, records of decisions and consultations.
5. Policies and procedures

This section provides a list of all publically available Force policies and procedures.
6. List and Registers

This section provides information held within lists and registers relating to the function of the Constabulary; and includes the Constabulary’s Disclosure logs.
7. Services we provide

This Section provides information relating to general services provided by the Constabulary and campaigns/projects the Constabulary supports.
8. Significant public interest

This section provides additional information that the Constabulary considers would significantly benefit the public, including strategies and...