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Request detail:
This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Between January 1st 2017 and 31st December 2020 how many sexual misconduct allegations were recorded against members of the fire service?
Additionally, please provide the following information:
- A summary of the allegation (for example, inappropriate comments, sexual assault)
- If the case was not upheld, the reason it was not upheld
- If the case was upheld, the disciplinary action taken. Please specify whether the perpetrator is still a member of your force.
- If it does not push the request over the cost limit, please provide the race and gender of both the person making the allegation and who the allegation was against
Response detail:
Thank you for your Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
Between January 1st 2017 and 31st December 2020 how many sexual misconduct allegations were recorded against members of the fire service? Zero
Additionally, please provide the following information: N/A
- A summary of the allegation (for example, inappropriate comments, sexual assault)
- If the case was not upheld, the reason it was not upheld
- If the case was upheld, the disciplinary action taken. Please specify whether the perpetrator is still a member of your force.
- If it does not push the request over the cost limit, please provide the race and gender of both the person making the allegation and who the allegation was against
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