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What this form is for

Use our ask for an update form if you need:

  • a specific officer or person to contact you
  • an update on an incident you experienced or witnessed
  • your incident number
  • your crime reference number

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If you want to give us more information about the incident, use our contact form instead.

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Use our online form to ask for an update, contact a specific person, or your crime reference number.

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After you submit your form

You'll get a form reference number when you submit the form.

We'll then email you with next steps.

How we use and store your data

When you submit this form, we collect and use your personal details to deal with your request.
We will:

  • store it securely
  • only allow access to staff who need it
  • only keep it as long as needed or legally required
  • share it with other justice organisations if required by law

How long we keep your data depends on your report type.

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