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''HN76'' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed in the 'last years of the SDS' into one group and reporting on others. The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry is minded to restrict real and cover name as HN76 is a serving police officer 'engaged in sensitive duties', so it would not be in the public interest to 'put performance of those duties at risk'.
<ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/201805223-PN_SDS_MT_9.pdf 'Minded to' decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad Ruling on HN122], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-conatent/uploads/2018/05/20180523-Minded_to_note_9_and_ruling_8.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad 'Minded to' note 9 and Ruling 8], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref>

* ''For details of the N-numbers cipher system see the [[N officers]] page.''

==As a SDS undercover==

According to the risk assessment:<ref name="hn76.ra.14June2018">David Reid, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180614-HN76_risk_assessment.pdf N76 - Risk Assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 14 June 2018, published 9 July 2018 via ucpi.org.uk.</ref>
:: N76 had an informal interview with another UCO and a later formal interview with others. N76 undertook a psychometric test, a meeting with a psychiatrist and a further informal interview with a former SOS UCO. N76 was recommended for the SOS. N76 spent time after selection but before deployment building his legend and training. N76 received a home visit from three other UCOs.
:: N76 states that anonymity was clearly inferred and there was a culture of secrecy. N76 states that there was a guarantee of anonymity because there were discussions about keeping N76 safe post-deployment

It goes on to say of his time undercover:<ref name="hn76.ra.14June2018"/>
:: There were positive assessments of N76's deployment throughout. N76 received praise. N76's intelligence reports were considered of a high quality, and of benefit. There is recognition of the potentially serious ramifications of N76's deployment. N76 provided significant quantities of reporting upon N76's target group(s). No security concerns arose during N76's deployment. N76 states that the concept of sexual relationships was covered during an SOS meeting, and it was clear that UCO's would not be allowed to continue on the SOS if they were involved in such relationships. N76 states they did not have any inappropriate relationships. There is no evidence to suggest the contrary. N76 was not arrested during their deployment. There were prominent successes during N76's deployment. N76 had a number of visits during their deployment with a mental health professional as part of N76's support and welfare. N76 had twice weekly meetings with managers and other UCOs. N76 also had monthly meetings with their manager. N76 received multiple commendations and various letters of thanks.

Of the group(s) targeted, the risk assessor says:<ref name="hn76.ra.14June2018"/>
:: Some members of the group(s) infiltrated were known for violence, demonstrations, fundraising, intimidation, leafleting, recruiting, pickets and assaulting/verbally abusing police.

The risk of physical harm if real name disclosed is considered high, but lower scores if only cover names released.<ref name="hn76.ra.14June2018"/>

Additional material released by the Inquiry:<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180629-HN76_additional_information-risk_assessment.pdf Additional information to be read further to the gisted risk assessment for HN76], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 9 July 2018.</ref>
* There were positive assessments of HN76’s deployment, and HN76 received praise for setting high standards and a professional approach. HN76’s intelligence reports were considered to be of a high quality, and of benefit. HN76 provided significant quantities of reporting upon HN76’s target group(s). However a review of SDS operations in the last years of existence of the SDS was highly critical of SDS UCOs, including HN76 who was criticised for lac
king communication skills and being unwilling to answer the author’s questions. There is recognition of the potentially serious ramifications of HN76’s deployment.
* HN76 received multiple commendations, the majority of which do not relate to undercover work. HN76 also received letters of thanks in connection with his/her work as a UCO.

==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

* 19 April 2018: directed to file any anonymity application by 24/27 April, 2018.<ref name="ucpi.dir.19Apr2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180419_direction_SDS_anonymity_applications.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad: Directions], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 19 April 2018.</ref>

* 23 March 2018: application to restrict real and cover name made by Metropolitan Police.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180705-HN76_app.pdf Open application for restriction order (anonymity) re: HN76], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 23 March 2018, published 9 July 2018 via ucpi.org.uk.</ref>

* 23 May 2018: Mitting indicates he is minded to restrict real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018"/>><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018"/>

* 9 July 2018: provisional ruling to restrict both real and cover names,<ref name="ucpi.pr.9July2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180709-NPOIU_SDS-press_notice-anonymity-docs-FINAL.pdf Publication of documents relating to anonymity applications: National Public Order Intelligence Unit & Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 9 July 2018.</ref> with some application material released.<ref name="ucpi.doclist.9July2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/website_MTN_9_10_11-Officers_document_list.pdf List of documents relating to SOS officers - published 09 July 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 9 July 2018.</ref>
::* [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180705-HN76_app.pdf Open application], 23 March 2018.
::* [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180614-HN76_risk_assessment.pdf Open risk assessment], 14 June 2018 (David Reid).
::* [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180629-HN76_additional_information-risk_assessment.pdf Additional information to be read further to the gisted risk assessment for HN76]
::* [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180702-HN76_gist_of_additional_info_in_support_of_application.pdf Inquiry's gist of additional information from HN76’s application] - which simply wrote: 'A letter in support of this officer’s application was supplied. It was dated 26/3/18 from a senior officer confirming the importance of HN76’s current sensitive duties.'

==Notes==

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 {{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar|Name='HN76'|Alias=unknown|Series=undercover police officers|Image=Male_silhouette.png |Unit=Special Demonstration Squad|DatesDeployed='last years of SDS'|Targets=one group, unknown}}
-''HN76'' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed in the 'last years of the SDS' into one group and reporting on others. The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry, John Mitting, has restrict publishing the real and cover names, as HN76 is a serving police officer 'engaged in sensitive duties', so it would not be in the public interest to 'put performance of those duties at risk'.
+''HN76'' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed in the 'last years of the SDS' into one group and reporting on others. The Chair of the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]], Sir John Mitting, has restrict publishing the real and cover names, as HN76 is a serving police officer 'engaged in sensitive duties', so it would not be in the public interest to 'put performance of those duties at risk'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/201805223-PN_SDS_MT_9.pdf 'Minded to' decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad Ruling on HN122], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-conatent/uploads/2018/05/20180523-Minded_to_note_9_and_ruling_8.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad 'Minded to' note 9 and Ruling 8], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref>
 * ''For details of the N-numbers cipher system see the [[N officers]] page.''
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 Additional material released by the Inquiry:<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180629-HN76_additional_information-risk_assessment.pdf Additional information to be read further to the gisted risk assessment for HN76], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 9 July 2018.</ref>
-* There were positive assessments of HN76’s deployment, and HN76  received praise for setting high standards and a professional approach. HN76’s intelligence reports were considered to be of a high quality, and of benefit.  HN76 provided significant quantities of reporting upon HN76’s target group(s). However a review of SDS operations in the last years of existence of the SDS was highly critical of SDS UCOs, including HN76 who was criticised for lac
+* There were positive assessments of HN76’s deployment, and HN76 received praise for setting high standards and a professional approach. HN76’s intelligence reports were considered to be of a high quality, and of benefit.  HN76 provided significant quantities of reporting upon HN76’s target group(s). However, a review of SDS operations in the last years of existence of the SDS was highly critical of SDS UCOs, including HN76 who was criticised for lacking communication skills and being unwilling to answer the author’s questions. There is recognition of the potentially serious ramifications of HN76’s deployment.
 * HN76 received multiple commendations, the majority of which do not relate to undercover work. HN76 also received letters of thanks in connection with his/her work as a UCO.
 ==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==
-* 19 April 2018: directed to file any anonymity application by 24/27 April, 2018.<ref name="ucpi.dir.19Apr2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180419_direction_SDS_anonymity_applications.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad: Directions], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 19 April 2018.</ref>
+* 19 April 2018: directed to file any anonymity application by 24/27 April 2018.<ref name="ucpi.dir.19Apr2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180419_direction_SDS_anonymity_applications.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad: Directions], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 19 April 2018.</ref>
 * 23 March 2018: application to restrict real and cover name made by Metropolitan Police.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180705-HN76_app.pdf Open application for restriction order (anonymity) re: HN76], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 23 March 2018, published 9 July 2018 via ucpi.org.uk.</ref>

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 {{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar|Name='HN76'|Alias=unknown|Series=undercover police officers|Image=Male_silhouette.png |Unit=Special Demonstration Squad|DatesDeployed='last years of SDS'|Targets=one group, unknown}}
-''HN76'' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed in the 'last years of the SDS' into one group and reporting on others. The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry is minded to restrict real and cover name as HN76 is a serving police officer 'engaged in sensitive duties', so it would not be in the public interest to 'put performance of those duties at risk'.
+''HN76'' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed in the 'last years of the SDS' into one group and reporting on others. The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry, John Mitting, has restrict publishing the real and cover names, as HN76 is a serving police officer 'engaged in sensitive duties', so it would not be in the public interest to 'put performance of those duties at risk'.
 <ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/201805223-PN_SDS_MT_9.pdf 'Minded to' decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad Ruling on HN122], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-conatent/uploads/2018/05/20180523-Minded_to_note_9_and_ruling_8.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad 'Minded to' note 9 and Ruling 8], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref>
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 ::* [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180702-HN76_gist_of_additional_info_in_support_of_application.pdf Inquiry's gist of additional information from HN76’s application] - which simply wrote: 'A letter in support of this officer’s application was supplied. It was dated 26/3/18 from a senior officer confirming the importance of HN76’s current sensitive duties.'
 : It was also directed that any objections to Mitting's intention to grant the restriction order to be made by 20 July 2018.<ref name="mitting.directions.9July2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180709-SDS_NPOIU_direction-for-NSCPs-to-respond-to-open-evidence-and-apps.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad and of the National Public Order Intelligence Unit - Directions], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 9 July 2018.</ref>
 ==Notes==
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