Three South Wales specials now carrying Taser in force first

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Three South Wales specials now carrying Taser in force first

Three of the force's 114 volunteer officers will now carry the device after former Home Secretary Priti Patel authorised the move in May 2022.

Date - 26th January 2023
By - Cash Boyle

Three South Wales Police specials are now carrying Taser, including a Special Inspector trainer whose status prevented him from being able to carry the device until a legislative change made last year. Volunteer officers were not entitled to carry...

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