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NEW: I understand that Special Constables in Derbyshire Police have been asked for their availability to fill in for regular police officers between 24th October and 15th November. Am told it's in case regulars are needed to deal with social unrest created by Brexit.
Leave for regular officers had been cancelled for this period all ready. Suspect similar measures being taken in other forces. Source tells me specials being asked to fill in for regulars in this way is very unusual.
Superintendent Steve Point : “As a force we are ensuring contingency plans are in place in preparation for October 31st..."
...As part of this it is crucial that we identify which staff and officers are on duty and are available to be called in to work should they be required, this involves special constables.”
Suspect we’ll be seeing a lot of depleted police forces in the regions in the event of a no deal...
Am told that last time Derbyshire specials were mobilised was during the riots of 2011...
