Compensation, Damage Property

  • Reference Number: 2020
  • Date released: 13 August 2009

Request

  1. How much money has the police force you represent paid out in compensation in the last five years?
  2. Can you please explain what the payments were made for. For example, injury to a person, damage to property etc. I do not need exact description for every payment, just an overview of payments.

Response

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

Compensation paid (2004 - 2009)

Financial Year Compensation paid that year (£) Brief Detail
2004 - 2005 38,100 All Personal Injury claims from Police Officers / Police Staff
2005 - 2006 63,319 All Personal Injury claims. Police Officers / Police Staff and from a Member of the Public.
2006 - 2007 22,600 All Personal Injury claims. Police Officers / Police Staff and from Members of the Public.
2007 - 2008 55,389 Personal Injury claims - from Police Officers / Police Staff and Property damage claims from Members of the Public.
2008 - 2009 42,693 Personal Injury claims - from Police Officers / Police Staff and from Members of the Public. Property damage.

Please note: This response is based on Employers Liability and Public Liability insurance claims data.

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