Information Sharing
Information Sharing & Data Exchange Helpline
Crime & Disorder Partnerships
Confident and effective exchange of data is the key to multi-agency working. The Government is keen that agencies should share data in a proper manner, which will contribute to reducing crime and disorder.
To support Crime & Disorder Partnerships, the Home Office in close liaison with the Information Commissioner offers assistance to partnerships in overcoming perceived barriers to effective information exchange and to provide advice and guidance on ‘best practice’.
Other Sources of Advice and Guidance
Information Commissioner (formerly the Data Protection Commissioner)
Advice on compliance with specific provisions of the Data Protection Act and related considerations for the crime reduction practitioner can be sought from the Office of the Information Commissioner.
Information Line: 01625 545 745
The Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
E-mail: mail@dataprotection.gov.uk
Switchboard:01625 545 700
Fax:01625 524 510
DX:20819
Web-site http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk
The Office of the Information Commissioner has produced a Guidance Note specifically for crime reduction practitioners advising on how to comply with the Crime & Disorder Act 1998.
The Government Offices for the Regions
The Crime Reduction Teams based at the Government Office for your Region may also be able to provide advice on any regional initiatives or current projects involving Information Sharing and will normally be able to provide assistance in contacting local partnerships or organisations.
Guidance/Publications
The Home Office is currently preparing detailed Guidance for Crime and Disorder Partnerships outlining how to implement practical information sharing arrangements and additional guidance on relevant legal considerations, where personal and other information is exchanged. This should be available on the Crime Reduction Website from mid-December 2001 and should include:
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A sample Information Sharing Model Protocol for Crime Reduction Practitioners to tailor to their specific requirements.
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Information Sharing for Crime Reduction Purposes and the Law.
The Focus Areas (Hot Spots) Toolkit is also available on the Crime Reduction Website here.
A Guidance Note on ‘Data Exchange & Crime Mapping’ is already available in both electronic and hard copy format.
Download a copy of Data Exchange & Crime Mapping 
PDF (3.83 MB)
Hard copies are available from:
Chief Inspector Stephen Radburn
Crime Reduction Team
Government Office for the East Midlands
The Belgrave Centre
Stanley Place
Talbot Street Nottingham
NG1 5GG
E-mail: sradburn.goem@go-regions.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 0115 971 2762 Fax: 0115 971 2558
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