Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 3. p. 655
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INSPECTION OF READING'S SPECIAL CONSTABLES.
The annual inspection af [sic] the Borough Police Force took place on Thursday, June 14th, 1917, on the Recreation Ground, by Sir Leonard Dunning, His Majesty' s Inspector of Constabulary. The Mayor of Reading was also present, and Councillors E. P. Collier, G. R. Jackson , A. W. Webb and Miss E. M. Sutton. There were on parade 4 inspectors, 9 sergeants, 107 special constables (under Sergt. Martin ), and 45 police constables. The two women police and D. I. Walters , D.C. Henderson and D.C. Pope w ere also present.
On arrival Sir Leonard Dunning inspected the special constables, who presented a very smart appearance. He said he was glad to take the opportunity of adding to the thanks that they had no doubt received from the Mayor and the town of Reading those of the Secretary of State, and pointed out how they could meet the demands of the Army Council by releasing other men for the Army. Public spirited citizens such as they had come forward to fill up the gaps caused by members of the regular force joining the Army, and had given up their leisure. The way in which they had volunteered had made any form of compulsory service for special constables unnecessary, and of this he was very glad, for a small number of volunteers were worth more than a larger number of pressed men.
The Mayor having added the thanks of the town, Inspector Lickley drilled the uniformed police.
The Chief Constable signified his gratification at the good turnout of the special constables, of whom 107 out of 314 paraded. Owing to the excellent services rendered by them the Chief Constable is still enabled to give the regular force one day's
rest in seven.
After the parade the inspecting officer examined the books at the Police Station.
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