Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, North Wales Police have adopted and will continue to maintain a Publication Scheme so that information of interest can be proactively made available to the public. The scheme has been approved by the Information Commissioner and follows the standard format used by Police services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which was last updated in September 2008.

We are committed to delivering an open and transparent service whenever possible and it is our intention to publish information on our Publication Scheme that the public have an interest in viewing. However, as we are committed to protecting the communities we serve, preventing and detecting crime, it must be recognised that certain information, in the public interest should not be disclosed. Information concerning ongoing investigations, investigative methods, intelligence and the use of related operational techniques must be protected. They are central to the maintenance of a safe and just society. In this respect, North Wales Police will, when appropriate, apply reasonable consideration of the exemptions afforded under the Freedom of Information Act, particularly; Section 30 Investigation and proceedings conducted by public authorities, Section 31 Law enforcement and Section 41 Information provided in confidence.

The scheme has been arranged in accordance with the definitions provided by the Information Commissioner using set information categories. Certain information is available directly on the scheme, in other cases whereby information is published elsewhere either on the main North Wales Police site or on an external website, suitable hyperlinks leading the reader to the information will be provided.   

Further information about the North Wales Police publication scheme can be obtained from;

Freedom of Information Team,
Corporate Improvement Group
North Wales Police Headquarters,
Glan-y-Don,
Colwyn Bay,
Conwy.
LL29 8AW.
Tel: (01492) 805433

or via email to, FreedomOfInformation@north-wales.police.uk