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06 Feb 2012
The Chairman of Cheshire Police Authority says Special
Constables provide a vital element in the fight against crime and
disorder.
Margaret Ollerenshaw was speaking after a passing out ceremony
for 26 men and women who have just completed their initial training
to become Specials. They will work with many of the Neighbourhood
Policing Teams across the Cheshire Constabulary area.
Mrs Ollerenshaw said,
Specials today work alongside regular Police Officers in a wide
variety of policing tasks. They are a familiar sight on the streets
of our towns and villages, playing a key role in combating
anti-social behaviour.
This is especially true on Friday and Saturday nights. The
volunteer officers patrol areas which are busy with people enjoying
a night out and call at pubs and clubs to carry out licensing
visits.
The sight of them provides reassurance for people who just want
to enjoy a night out and is a deterrent to those who are out to
cause trouble.
Sometimes they have to tackle people who are affected by drink
or drugs and are causing problems for others. On those occasions
they may face very aggressive behaviour. The work requires real
skill and determination and the training they have been given sees
them through.
Specials come from all walks of life and they carry out their
part-time policing duties without pay, from a sense of public duty.
We all owe them a debt of gratitude.
- Margaret Ollerenshaw, Chairman of the Police
Authority
More details about Special Constable are available on the
Cheshire Police website, www.cheshire.police.uk
