Specials help Suffolk roads police
Volunteers have been trained to boost numbers in the team
Three Special Police officers have been recruited to the Suffolk force's Roads and Armed Policing team.
The volunteers will help bolster the ranks - and provide more staffing flexibility.
The trio will have the same advanced driving and training as regular officers patrolling the roads in the county.
RAPT Inspector Gary Miller said: "I am really pleased that Kyle, Simon and Adam have joined RAPT in this new exciting role. They have gone through a tough recruitment process which mirrors that of their regular collages which is an achievement in itself.
"Having now completed their driving course and other necessary training they will now be working independently alongside the rest of the team in delivering some really important work for the county.
"Each of them has demonstrated a real passion for reducing serious collisions through Fatal 4 enforcement, keeping the strategic road network running and tackling road-based criminality.
"I am sure that they will enjoy the additional responsibility that comes with this increased level of training and I am really looking forward to seeing how this project develops in the future.”
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore added: "I am absolutely delighted to see the launch of this new Specials Roads Policing Unit. These three special police officers will each play an important part in keeping us all safe on our roads and the traffic free flowing, which is absolutely crucial.
"Our volunteer police officers are not called specials for nothing, they play a very important role in policing the county and we are absolutely indebted to them, their commitment and enthusiasm is second to none. They give their time for nothing and add a completely different dimension to the policing family which is simply outstanding. I wish these officers well in their new role."
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