PLANS for police to be based in a hospital’s accident and emergency department are still being considered.
It was revealed during the summer that Wrexham Maelor Hospital could have officers on patrol to help reduce violent incidents.
They would be supported by CCTV and voice recorders.
More than 1,500 incidents of violence and aggression were recorded at hospitals in the region last year, including more than 500 physical assaults.
A spokesman for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said it was continuing to look at the proposal.
He said: “We have not yet put this into place. The plans are still being considered.
“This is an ongoing process and we are examining what can be done.”
The health board has previously said it was in negotiations with North Wales Police over a new partnership model.
This would provide a police presence in A&E departments in its district hospitals at the Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan and Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
CCTV cameras were installed at Ysbyty Gwynedd on a trial basis and a report to the health board stated they had been a success.
Voice recorders were also trialled at the hospital.
The report said they acted as a deterrent in warning would-be offenders their actions would be recorded.