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What information does the police hold on me?

Matt Elkins — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 22:23:27 +0000

If you have ever been questioned by the police then your details will usually be entered onto a number of systems.

If you were arrested then you would have been entered onto the Police National Computer (PNC).

Along with being entered on the PNC, the police will also retain “local records”. These will be retained for certain periods of time depending on the offence. In addition, copies of these records may also be logged onto the Police National Database (PND).

DNA and Fingerprints

Along with retaining records on the PNC and PND, if you have been arrested for a recordable offence, and your case resulted in a caution or conviction, then the police can retain your DNA and fingerprints on two systems (NDNAD and IDENT1) for varying periods of time, depending on a number of factors.

Non-Arrest Records

If you were never arrested and your fingerprints and DNA were not taken, then your details will not be on NDNAD, IDENT1 or the PNC.

Nevertheless even if you were questioned by the police without being arrested, or were simply suspected of being involved in an allegation, your records will likely be stored locally and/or on the PND for at least 6 years as “intelligence”.

Along with the PND, the MET also run the CRIMINT database, which stores intelligence information. In addition there is the National Domestic Extremism Database which has information on individuals who have been labeled domestic extremists, or who have been associated with domestic extremism and protests. The database formed part of the National Special Branch Intelligence System (NSBIS) which was replaced as part of a national programme known as Apollo, which created The National Common Intelligence Application (NCIA).

Can I obtain my Police Records?

You are entitled to have access to your records held by the police, you can apply to see what is held by undertaking a subject access request to the police force concerned. You can also undertake a PNC check via ACRO to see what is held on the PNC – an ACRO PNC check will also provide you information on your DNA and fingerprint records.

The information you obtain via a subject access request may be redacted by the police, namely it may be obscured or withheld on the basis that some of the information held also relates to “third parties”, and so can not be disclosed under Data Protection law. You may find that the police will black out or withhold a significant amount of information which you may feel is relevant to you.

Record Deletion Solicitors

If you are concerned about information that is held on police systems, and you do not want to approach the police yourselves, or you have been given redacted information by the police, we will be able to apply to obtain your records in an unredacted format.

We have extensive experience in applying for the deletion of police records, including locally held police records and PNC entries.

We are able to offer reasonable fixed fees for our services.

Please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.

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What is a Recordable offence?

Matt Elkins — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:36:36 +0000

A recordable offence is a criminal offence for which the police are required to keep a record on their systems.

Broadly this means crimes for which an individual could be sentenced to a term of imprisonment. Most common types of offence are recordable, namely common assault, assault by beating, theft, possession of drugs, and public order offences (Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 does not carry a term of imprisonment, but is recordable nevertheless).

Non-recordable offences are non-imprisonable offences, for example begging, illegal taxi touting, non-payment of a TV licence and driving without insurance. However some non-imprisonable offences are still recordable, such as buying alcohol for a minor.

The police are not able to take or retain the DNA or fingerprints of an individual who is arrested for an offence which is not recordable.

Are Non-Recordable offences Recorded Anywhere?

You would imagine the answer to this question would be no. Non-recordable offences can however sometimes still be recorded on the PNC if you are convicted of both a recordable and non-recordable offence at the same time.

Also non-recordable offences will generally be held locally by the police and may be recorded on the Police National Database (PND) – see here for more information on the PND.

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PNC Record Deleted

Matt Elkins — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:09:17 +0000

We have successfully had our client’s PNC record deleted. Our client had been wrongfully accused of a minor criminal allegation.

After making successful representations to the police, the case was dropped.

As the client worked in a regulated profession, he was concerned about his PNC arrest record showing up on an enhanced DBS check.

The police initially refused to remove the PNC record, however after an additional application, the police agreed to delete the PNC record.

PNC Record Deletion Solicitors

We have extensive experience of applying for the deletion of records from national police systems including the PNC, the PND, and local records. This includes applying for the deletion of fingerprints , DNA records, and custody images.

One solution does not fit all clients, and we adapt to each case and client. We have had PNC records deleted over the years via direct appeals to the police force concerned, via the records deletion process, or via judicial review proceedings.

Court proceedings are avoided where possible, given the costs and risks involved, however where necessary we will tenaciously fight your case in the High Court or beyond.

PNC Record Deletion Lawyers

Where court might not be an option, we will always look for unconventional solutions to the get our clients the desired outcome.

We have had cautions and PNC arrest records deleted where clients have felt their cases were hopeless. We know the impact an unwanted police record can have, and so we will always search for a solution.

We do believe however in honestly and frankly advising every client, so if we feel your case is weak, we will tell you.

PNC Record Deleted

Along with applying for the deletion of PNC arrest records, we also have extensive experience in applying for the deletion of police cautions, community resolutions and Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs).

We help clients challenge post conviction or acquittal restraining orders; restraining orders can have long term implications with respect to DBS certificates.

Where we have had client’s PNC records deleted, we are also often instructed to apply for the deletion of Police National Database (PND) and local records.

Disclosure and Barring Services Solicitors (DBS)

We are also frequently instructed to challenge Disclosure and Barring Service disclosures on enhanced certificates, or challenging errors in all levels of DBS check. If your case does not resolve at the first appeal, we have extensive experience in appealing DBS decisions to the Independent Monitor, and the Upper Tribunal.

Additionally we can represent you in DBS barring proceedings, including applying to lift existing barring decisions.

Fixed fees are available for most of our services; please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.

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