Non Emergency Contact Number

  • Reference Number: 1705
  • Date released: 18 February 2009

Request

  1. How many calls did the Force receive from the public on this general non-emergency contact number during 2008?
  2. How much money did these calls generate?
  3. Does the Force have any plans to introduce a non-emergency number which is charged at a cheaper rate?

Response

In accordance with section 1 (1) (b) of the Act our response is provided below;

Question 1

The actual figure for 6 Months is 128557, therefore the estimated figure for 12 Months would be 257114

Question 2

The actual figure for 6 Months is £807.92, therefore the estimated figure for 12 Months would be £1615.84

Question 3

The Force is currently reviewing the situation.

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