Specials support Bedfordshire Police during one of the busiest times of the year

The special constabulary in the county volunteered 672 hours during the busy Hallowe'en and bonfire night period

From October 31 to November 8, volunteer officers bolstered the Bedfordshire Police's resources in a dedicated operation to tackle anti-social behaviour often seen during Hallowe'en.

They attended three warrants, responded to 63 emergency calls, made four arrests and carried out two breath tests in the county.

They also attended and dispersed large gatherings in town centres and homes, chased a suspect, attended a call of passengers fighting on a train, and assisted with prisoner transport, to name but a few.

Special Inspector Stewart Mahoney said: “The special constabulary attends a huge range of operations and incidents and really gets involved in all sides of policing. Helping the community of Bedfordshire during what can be one of the busiest times of the year for the force, and with the current difficulties with Covid-19, is something I go home feeling really proud of.”

Chief Inspector Mark Farrant said: “Hallowe'en and bonfire night, during a normal year, is notoriously busy for us. During this period last year, we received around 10,000 calls and we saw a 21 per cent increase in those call numbers for this year which shows how vital the additional resources the special constabulary brings.

“Ten specials volunteered to the operation in the north of the county on one day alone which was a real help to us. We rely on the support from our specials constables in keeping communities safe, particularly so during this difficult time.”

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