Written question asked by Bill O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police forces have established Community Safety Accreditation schemes; what assessment he has made of these schemes; how many private sector employees have been accredited; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bill O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police forces have established Community Safety Accreditation schemes; what assessment he has made of these schemes; how many private sector employees have been accredited; and if he will make a statement. [201394] Ms Blears: 10 police forces: Gwent, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, North Wales, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, South Wales and West Yorkshire, have established Community Safety Accreditation Schemes so far. Chief Constables can accredit non-police employees working in a community safety role with limited powers. Two private sector employees have been accredited, by the chief Constable of Lancashire. No formal assessment has yet been made of the effectiveness of these schemes.

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