Section 27 Special constables.

England and Wales

(1)

The chief officer of police of the police force maintained for a police area may, in accordance with regulations under section 51, appoint special constables for that area.

(2)

Subject to F1provision included in a F2collaboration agreement by virtue of section 23(4), F3section 24(3) and regulations under section 51, all special constables appointed for a police area shall be under the direction and control of, and subject to dismissal by, the chief officer of police.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 27(2) inserted (12.3.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 6; S.I. 2010/507, art. 4(c)
F2: Words in s. 27(2) substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 26; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1
F3: Words in s. 27(2) inserted (1.4.2007) by Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48), s. 53(1), Sch. 2 para. 23; S.I. 2007/709, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)

Notes on General provisions

Textual amendments

F1: S. 22A cross-heading inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 22; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1