Make an FOI request

We are committed to being open, honest and accountable and do this by publishing all previous Freedom of Information (FOI) requests on our website.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to access recorded information held by public sector organisations. The Information Commissioner’s Office provides further information about how to access information from a public body.

Before you make a request

Check if the information you want is already available or can be accessed without submitting a FOI request:

View our previous Freedom of Information requests
Check our publication scheme which contains details about our priorities, how we make decisions and our expenditure
Request access to personal information held about you

Public interest

Consider if your request is vital to the public’s interest. If it is not vital we ask you to delay submitting your request as providing a response may divert police officers away from their regular duties.

Submit a FOI request

If the information you require is not already available online, you can make a request:

online – fill in our make a Freedom of Information request form

Make sure you include:

Your name and contact details
The information you would like to access

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are not able to process any requests made by post as our FOI team are working remotely.

We will normally provide the information within 20 working days as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Due to COVID-19, there may be a delay in responding to your request.

Withdraw a previously submitted request

If you would like to withdraw a previously submitted request, email FOIREQUESTS@avonandsomerset.police.uk