Fed names and shames forces not paying Specials membership

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GMP Specials given Level 2 public order training to provide back up - Deployment is partly designed to reduce the number of rest days that need to be cancelled.

Ombudsman calls for armed response officers to have head-mounted cameras - The kit would ensure improved footage of weapons discharges, including tasers, the Police Ombudsman has recommended.

Forces refuse Met mutual aid request amid armed officer shortage - The force sought outside help after a number of AFOs handed in their weapons following the news that an officer has been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

NI Policing Board looking to appoint an interim chief - Chair Deirdre Toner told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee last week that the option of appointing an interim chief was 'simply not one that was open to us'.

Fed names and shames forces not paying Specials membership

Just 20 forces have signed their Specials up for Federation membership - and a legal deadline is looming.

Date - 27th July 2022
By - Chris Smith

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Special Constables with 23 forces are in limbo over joining the Police Federation and could end up covering the cost themselves. The Police Federation said it had “serious concerns” that volunteer officers had not been told what the...

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