Printable versionThe Minister said:
"Our decision to fund the recruitment and deployment of an additional 500 CSOs has proved very popular.
"Communities across Wales value the Welsh Government funded CSOs. I am, therefore, pleased funding is now in place so the CSOs can continue to help keep our streets safer.
"CSOs are a highly visible part of our communities and the work they do engaging with people, providing reassurance and tackling anti-social behaviour is crucial."
In addition to the funding going to the four Welsh police forces, the Welsh Government will also give an extra £257,000 to continue to fund seven CSOs with British Transport Police and part fund a Police Inspector post based in North Wales over a three-year period.
