Security Companies

  • Reference Number: 2424
  • Date released: 06 April 2010

Request

1. Does the force employ the services of security companies in relation to its buildings?

2. If so, how much did the force spent on such services in 2008?

3. How much did the force spend on such services in 2009?

4. Can I have a list of the premises where the security companies are employed and clarification, where necessary, of whether these are police stations or other buildings (such as social clubs etc)?

5. Can I have a brief description of the tasks they are detailed with? Ie patrolling the grounds, monitoring CCTV etc.

Response

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

I have numbered you questions for ease of reference.

Question 1. Yes

Question 2. Nil

Question 3. This is an on going requirement to a maximum value of £30000.

Question 4. Security services are provided at one site which is a major construction project on behalf of the Cheshire Police Authority. The requirement will cease once construction is complete.

Question 5. Construction site security

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