# Police Act 1996, Section 27: Special constables.

Extent: E+W

(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 provision included in a collaboration agreement by virtue of section 23(4), section 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/16/section/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1996/section-27
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