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The Information Management Department aim to ensure that Essex Police complies with legislation through preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the force’s information.

The Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information regulations provides public access to information held by public authorities. You have the right to request any recorded information held by a public authority such as the Police service.

Information can be requested by non-UK insurers to Essex Police to provide information held on Essex Police local systems about a reported crime or loss of property and where the insurer has a specific reason to check a claim (that claim is made from an insurer outside the UK for an incident in the Essex Police area).

Information can be requested by Essex Police to provide information held on Essex Police local system for use in civil legal proceedings. Most requests will relate to applicants seeking redress by way of financial compensation.

Individuals have the right to apply for information held on Essex Police local systems. This guidance sets out the process to apply for information held on Essex Police local systems and the exclusions and limitations that apply.

This guidance sets out the process for applicants applying to Essex Police for evidence that they meet the criteria for legal aid to be granted.

This guidance sets out the guidance and process for applicants to apply their information to be deleted, rectified or restricted.

This guidance sets out the process for applicants to apply for information required for a court order application for records/information held by Essex Police.

Prior to April 2020, Essex Police are unable to accurately extract Threat to Life (TTL) Investigation statistics as they were not centrally recorded.

Information Rights Schedule of Fees