Patel praises personal sacrifices of COVID-19 returnees

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Patel praises 'personal sacrifices' of COVID-19 returnees

Retired officers who have returned to duty to help during the COVID-19 crisis have been thanked by the Home Secretary. Half of the UK's police forces have called on former officers for help.

Stepping up: Home Secretary Priti Patel in conference with retired officers

Date - 15th June 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Former officers have been carrying out a range of duties including interviewing victims of crime, weapons sweeps, driving vehicles, delivering PPE and answering 999 calls. Home Secretary Priti Patel said the volunteers had “all made personal...

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