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Originally Posted by Derek
Doubtful. I reckon the special status would be in title only and they might well end up exactly where they were before.
Plenty of cops already retire after their 30 years and come back into civilian jobs like radio operators, evidence storekeepers and desk clerks. Can't say I've ever heard of someone retire then come back as a special though.
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"...technically a new recruit"
http://www.itv.com/central-west/back-on-the-beat51758/
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Originally Posted by martyh
would they be able to manage the transition from "used to untill a short while ago be proper copper" to a "not a proper copper with less power" wouldn't the temptation always be to overstep the bounds of a special constable
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Specials are 'proper coppers' who don't get paid, I think you're confusing them with PCSOs
