FOI 0815-2025/26- Op snap reports

Request:

Q1. The total number of Full Time Equivalent staff currently processing Operation Snap Reports.

Q2. The total number of reports received by the North Yorkshire Operation Snap service in August, September and October 2025.

Q3. The total number of these reports that were not processed (or missed the two week Notice of Intended Prosecution notice period) due to lack of resources during the above time period.

Response: 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police. 

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the following information to you.

Q1. 1.5 FTE equivalent staff. Currently affected by leave and other absences.

Q2 & Q3. Please see the table below showing the number of reports received under Op Snap for August, September and October 2025, broken down by those that were no further actioned, those that received a positive action and those out of time.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.