Chiefs 'toying' with fast-track firearms proposal

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Chiefs 'toying' with fast-track firearms proposal

Recruiting to counter-terrorist units is like 'filling a bath with no plug', DCC Chesterman said.

DCC Simon Chesterman

Date - 21st May 2018
By - JJ Hutber- Police Oracle

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Talented police officers who show promise during their initial firearms training could be offered a shortcut to counter-terrorism roles as part of plans to address recruitment issues. National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for armed policing...

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