FOI 1271-25 Assaults Treatment and Medical leave 22-25
Request to Northamptonshire Police
Question 1 - In the financial years 2022/23, 23/24, and 24/25 (Up to 08.01.25), how many officers, PCSOs and support staff were physically assaulted by members of the public? Please provide a breakdown by role.
Question 2 - Of those who were assaulted, how many required hospital treatment as a result of their injuries? Please provide a breakdown by role for the same financial years.
Question 3 - How many days of medical leave were granted to officers, PCSOs and support staff owing to injuries sustained after an assault by a member of the public? Please provide a breakdown by role for the same financial years.
Response
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full. Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
Q1.
|
Assaults |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Financial Year |
Officer |
PCSO |
Staff |
Total |
|
22/23 |
613 |
1 |
0 |
614 |
|
23/24 |
681 |
3 |
0 |
684 |
|
24/25 |
467 |
1 |
0 |
468 |
|
Total |
1761 |
5 |
0 |
1766 |
Q2.
|
Hospital Visit/Treatment |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Financial Year |
Officer |
PCSO |
Staff |
Total |
|
22/23 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
|
23/24 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
|
24/25 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
|
Total |
62 |
0 |
0 |
62 |
Q3.
|
Days Sickness Taken |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Financial Year |
Officer |
PCSO |
Staff |
Total |
|
23/24 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
35 |
|
24/25 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
|
Total |
49 |
0 |
0 |
49 |
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