VALE OF GLAMORGAN POLICE

Early day motion 1588, tabled 7 February 2006 by John Smith (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House congratulates the Vale of Glamorgan Division of the South Wales Constabulary for another record breaking year in tackling crime by once again coming top in their class for detecting and cutting crime with overall crime rates falling by 4.3 per cent., arrests up by 248 and 92 fewer victims of violent offences; pays tribute to Superintendent Sue Hayes and her team; notes that the Vale of Glamorgan has been transformed from having one of the highest comparable crime rates per capita 10 years ago to one of the lowest now; and recognises the contribution made by a combination of good leadership, community based policing and partnership with local agencies in making the Vale of Glamorgan one of the safest places to visit, live and work.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.