Chester Cathedral Constables

Badge of the Chester Cathedral Constables

Chester Cathedral Constables are a small team of constables who maintain order and security in and around the Chester Cathedral.[1]

History

In December 2011, Chester Cathedral appointed a head constable to lead a new team of volunteer constables to maintain security, and to keep good order within the Cathedral and its precincts.[2]

Present Day

Currently the Chester Cathedral Constabulary has 5 active serving volunteers. The longest serving were assisted with training in 2015 by the local territorial force Cheshire. Although Volunteers they were not given the same Rank of special constable as they work for a Private Constabulary.[3]. In August and October 2017 they were joined by 3 former Special Constables.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hobson, Br. Joseph Hobson Obl. CR, Joseph Hobson, Cathedral Beat, Cathedral Bobbies, Brother Joseph. "cathedralconstables.co.uk - Chester Cathedral Constables". www.cathedralconstables.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "British Police History". british-police-history.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "British Police History". british-police-history.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
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