HC Deb 04 December 2002 vol 395 cc874-5W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) police officers and (b) civilian support staff were employed by Thames Valley Police in each year since 1 January 1996. [85134]

Mr. Denham

[holding answer 3 December 2002]: The information requested about police strength has been set out in the table. Figures are only available for March and September of each year.

Thames Valley Police
Year as at 31 March Police officers Civilian support staff
1996 3,674 1,738
1997 3,695 1,825
1998 3,776 1,827
1999 3,748 1,799
2000 3,740 1,786
2001 3,703 1,891
2002 3,762 2,061

Source:

Home Office Statistical Bulletins—Police Service Strength—1996–2002.