Sonic anti‑loitering devices

Request

1) Please provide the following for sonic anti‑loitering devices (also known as mosquito devices, ultrasonic youth deterrents, high‑frequency deterrents):

a. Any policies, guidance, position statements, or internal instructions on the use of these devices.

b. The number of these devices currently in use.

c. The number of complaints received about these devices in the last 10 years (please break down by year).

Decision

1) Lincolnshire County Council does not deploy or use sonic anti‑loitering devices (also known as mosquito devices, ultrasonic youth deterrents, or high‑frequency deterrents)

a-c. N/a

Reference number
FOI 13305050
Date request received
05/08/25
Date of decision
02/09/25