Private Detectives & Private Security Firms

  • Reference Number: 2115
  • Date released: 08 October 2009

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act, could you please tell me whether - over the last two calendar years - your force has used:

a.) private detectives

b.) private security firms

If so, could you please also state the costs involved and the nature of the work involved.

Response

In accordance with section 1(1) (a) of the Act our response is provided below;

In relation to both a) and b) there is no information held. The Cheshire Constabulary has not used the services of a private detective or private security firms. It should be noted however that a private security firm is used by the owners of our HQ building. This is under a contract between the owners, BAM FM and a security firm to provide 24 hour manned security to the site.

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