G4S security guards granted limited police powers

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G4S security guards granted limited police powers

The men will have the ability to obtain the name and addresses of people breaking the law.

Date - 29th June 2015
By - Helena Hickey - Police Oracle

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A force has granted four G4S security guards targeted police powers so they can address certain issues without having to involve officers. Four security guards based at Stevenage Leisure Park in Hertfordshire have been given powers under the...

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