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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 the Police National Database (PND)?

Matt Elkins — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:22:41 +0000

The Police National Database (PND) is a separate system from the Police National Computer (PNC).

The stated aim of the PND is as follows:

The Police National Database (PND) is a national information management system that improves the ability of the Police Service to manage and share intelligence and other operational information, to prevent and detect crime and make communities safer. The PND offers a capability for the Police Service to share, access and search local information electronically, overcoming artificial geographical and jurisdictional boundaries

The PND was set up following the Bichard Inquiry into the Soham murders, where failures in police intelligence gathering and sharing were identified.

The PND is to be used solely for a “policing purpose”. Policing purposes are protecting life and property; preserving order; preventing the commission of offences; bringing offenders to justice; and any duty or responsibility of the police arising from common or statute law.

The prioritised uses of the PND are the protection of children and young people, understanding and reducing the threat posed by terrorism and disrupting and preventing major, serious and organised crime.

Intelligence Gathering

The records held on the PND are for intelligence purposes, and so records on the PND are not used for evidence in proceedings, although data from the PND will refer to actual physical evidence held by local police forces if required.

As the system is intelligence focused, “soft” information will be logged onto it, for example records of allegations or where investigations concluded where no caution or conviction resulted.

Information on the PND can form part of a disclosure on an Enhanced DBS certificate under section 113 of the Police Act 1997. Disclosure of non-conviction/caution information on the PND is not automatic, but is done on a case by-case basis following the exercise of police discretion.

When deciding whether to disclose information the police must decide whether they believe reasonably that it is relevant for the purpose of the check, and whether in their opinion it ought to be included.

DBS and PND Record Solicitors

If you have any issues related to the PND or the Disclosure and Barring Service, then please get in touch.

If “soft” police intelligence has been disclosed on your enhanced DBS certificate then we can help.

We have extensive experience of challenging disclosures on Enhanced DBS certificates and/or applying for the deletion of locally held police records.

In addition we also have extensive experience in challenging DBS barring proceedings, or applying to remove people from either or both barred lists.

Please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation if you have any police record or DBS related issue.

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Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) for Shoplifting Deleted

Matt Elkins — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:43:38 +0000

Our client had been issued with Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) in relation to a shoplifting allegation.

The client had been accused of shoplifting and had been detained by security staff.

When the police arrived, they promptly offered the client a Penalty Notice for Disorder; as the client was fearful of being prosecuted, he accepted the PND.

The client left the PND on his police record for a number of years, believing it would not cause any issues, however as he worked in regulated role, he was required to provide an enhanced DBS check. The PND unfortunately showed up on the enhanced check.

Penalty Notice for Disorder Deletion (PND)

After obtaining the records from the police, we submitted an application for the deletion of the Penalty Notice.

After a relatively brief period of time the police agreed to delete the PND. The Penalty Notice for Disorder has now been entirely removed from the client’s Police National Computer (PNC) Record. The client’s DNA and fingerprints were also deleted.

Police Records Deletion and DBS Appeal Solicitors

If you have any police records that you would like to have deleted, we will be able to help.

We have experience of successfully applying for the deletion of police cautions, PNC arrest records, local/PND records, Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs), and youth disposals.

We also have significant experience of appealing unfairly disclosed information on enhanced DBS certificates, and also challenging DBS barring applications.

We provide a fixed fee initial consultation service. We will be able to provide you a clear and detailed advice on your prospects of success.

If we believe you do not have a case for police caution removal, we will tell you so that you do not waste your time and resources.

Equally if you have a case, we will usually be able to act under a fixed fee arrangement.

Please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.

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