TV show will make local Specials stars

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A NEW TV show, which launches on Monday will make stars of six new “Specials” with Cheshire Police.
The six main stars of the show, “First time on the Front Line” come from Warrington, Crewe, Nantwich, Chester and Leek.
The BBC series follows the successful Special Constabulary applicants from their early days of training.
Special Constables are volunteers who give up some of their spare time to support the work of the police force.
They have the same powers as a police officer and are trained to the same standard.
The six have day jobs ranging from mum to student, teacher, farmer, contract manager and landscape gardener.
Rebecca Purcell and Amber-Louise Evans, from Warrington, Laurence Towers, Martin Toner, Sarah Johnson and Andrew Robinson are sure to feel the glow of the limelight in coming weeks as their faces become familiar.
Viewers will witness them swearing an oath of allegiance at an attestation ceremony, hitting the books in the classroom, and getting physical as they take on personal safety training, getting to grips with battons, captor spray and handcuffs. With these skills under their new utility belts, they take to the streets, shadowing seasoned police officers and special constables to develop the judgment needed for the role.
Special Constable Sarah Johnson said: “Being filmed by the BBC initially appeared to be a daunting prospect but actually turned out to be a really positive and enjoyable experience.
“They started filming during the training process, family at home and the first few duties on patrol. The film crew was fantastic and I am looking forward to the programme.”
Assistant Chief Constable Janette McCormick said: “Being a Special Constable opens up a world of opportunity to gain skills and experiences, perhaps unlike any other walk of life. Our Specials are an integral part of the wider police family.
“Not only does their uniform presence reassure communities, but they bring vast experience from the range of professions with life skills. At a time when public confidence has been impacted in a very transparent way they bring the public into policing to build trust.”
Members of the public interested in joining Cheshire’s Special Constabulary can find out more about the role and recruitment process by attending an awareness seminar.
The next one will be on Saturday May 17 at 12pm. Places can be booked via the current vacancies section of the Force website, www.cheshire.police.uk
First Time on the Front Line is on BBC One at 11.30am on weekdays from Monday.
Picture (BBC) Left to right: Rebecca Purcell, Laurence Towers, Martin Toner, Sarah Johnson.


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