FOI 0085-2026/27- Auditor reports

Request:

Q1. How many incidents has the force recorded involving so called ‘auditors’* at police stations or buildings in the last five years?

Please provide figures since the start of 2020, breaking down into annual figures by calendar year.

Auditors refers to people who film police buildings and their interactions with officers - they may then post the footage online.

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. Please see the table below showing the number of incidents recorded between 01 January 2021 and 10 May 2026 related to ‘auditors’, broken down by calendar years.

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.