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  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,863 Forumite
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    Billy_Bullocks wrote: »
    No, but they'll require the make, model and colour of his car.

    Why? He's making a complaint about an officer, not reporting an RTA.
  • Billy_Bullocks
    Billy_Bullocks Posts: 524 Forumite
    Car_54 wrote: »
    Why? He's making a complaint about an officer, not reporting an RTA.

    What's the nature of the complaint?
  • consumers_revenge
    consumers_revenge Posts: 3,568 Forumite
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    about 10 years ago my friends husband was caught for speeding on the motorway by the police..


    went round to get his licence in the boot and they noticed the 'avon and somerset constabulary' bag in the boot ( he was doing his probation down this way )


    on your way sir......
  • GingerBob_3
    GingerBob_3 Posts: 3,659 Forumite
    Billy_Bullocks wrote: »
    There's good reason for those two.

    Yes, they may ask your occupation but not your employer.


    I can't think of a valid reason.
  • Billy_Bullocks
    Billy_Bullocks Posts: 524 Forumite
    GingerBob wrote: »
    I can't think of a valid reason.

    Good job I know the reason then.
  • GingerBob_3
    GingerBob_3 Posts: 3,659 Forumite
    Billy_Bullocks wrote: »
    Good job I know the reason then.


    Oh I know why they try and harvest this, and other, data. I said valid reason.
  • Billy_Bullocks
    Billy_Bullocks Posts: 524 Forumite
    GingerBob wrote: »
    Oh I know why they try and harvest this, and other, data. I said valid reason.

    It is a valid reason why they ask.

    What do you think it is?
  • rich13348
    rich13348 Posts: 840 Forumite
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    Car_54 wrote: »
    If the OP makes a complaint then of course he'll be asked for his name and address.

    There is no reason on earth for him to provide his reg.no.

    I reported an incident of dangerous driving and was asked for my reg no. They will ask for as much info as possible and see what they get away with.
  • GingerBob_3
    GingerBob_3 Posts: 3,659 Forumite
    rich13348 wrote: »
    I reported an incident of dangerous driving and was asked for my reg no. They will ask for as much info as possible and see what they get away with.


    Yes, and it's pretty off-putting, I must admit. I once reported an old man with a firearm in woodland. You wouldn't believe the amount of detail they wanted about ME! Never again. If I ever have to report anything to the police again it will be anonymously. Maybe the OP might want to do likewise.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Car_54 wrote: »
    Why? He's making a complaint about an officer, not reporting an RTA.
    Because they may well want to review dashcam footage from the police car, and will look to match a car on the video to the complainant's, to be sure they're looking at the right bit of video...?
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