First group of retired Met officers start work two weeks after call up

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First group of retired Met officers start work two weeks after call up

PC Stuart Hepburn puts on a uniform again three years after leaving the force.

Date - 14th April 2020
By - Police Oracle

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The first 10 officers called back from retirement to help the Met cope with the COVID-19 pandemic have started work two weeks after the force made its appeal. A second intake of 17 officers will begin their training today (Tuesday). The...

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