PPE supplier contracts 910/2023
FOI Reference: 910/2023
Request:
- What PPE do you supply your SOCO units? e.g. coveralls, masks, gloves, footwear covers (A brand name or picture of the piece of PPE would be helpful)
- What forensic tents/shelters do you use to protect a scene from contamination/media (A brand name or picture of the piece of PPE would be helpful)
- How many call outs has your combined SOCO unit had so far this year in 2023?
- Is there any continual extra protection measures for SOCO staff at scenes of crime due to COVID-19?
- What was the annual budget for your SOCO unit in 2023?
Response 1:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Hard hat
Ear protection
Steel toe cap work boots
Antistatic steel sole wellingtons
Kevlar gloves
Safety goggles
Knee pads
Waterproof clothing
Footwear covers
Hair nets
Beard snoods
Nitrile gloves
Masks of differing safety levels
Response 2:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
3m x 3m Navy Blue S40 tent.
Response 3:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
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Response 4:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Due to the PPE they must wear in line with ISO requirements, there is no additional PPE recommended. Additionally, as part of ISO all equipment is cleaned down with Azo wipes, previously chemgene wipes, before and after use, along with good personal hygiene should limit CSI’s catching or transmitting the COVID-19 virus. The CSI vans and hubs also undergo regular cleans along with deep cleans and environmental monitoring which should again assist with protection against covid.
Response 5:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
The annual budget for our Local Scenes of Crime Unit for Financial Year 2022/23 was £826,928. We do not compile budgets for Calendar years.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 06/06/2024)