Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Civilians to process prisoners / The Times 18 Jan 2005

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8164-1443385,00.html
POLICE fear that the backs of their vans could become mobile custody suites if proposals to reform the job of custody sergeant become law.
The plans, which are part of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill, would mean that civilians would be responsible for the care and custody of prisoners