The
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.
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