BTP first force to give Special constables tasers

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BTP first force to give Special constables tasers

BTP have become the first force to roll out tasers to volunteer officers.

BTP chief constable Lucy D'Orsi is national lead for tasers

Date - 27th May 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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The Home Secretary had announced the plans at the Fed conference last week. From today, BTP Specials will be carrying the weapons while on duty, after a cohort of 22 have just completed the same three-day training course that officers...

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