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Foreword by Michael Banks - DCC - Durham Constabulary
A review of the conference by Michael Banks, Deputy Chief Constable Durham Constabulary and National Lead for the SC National Strategy and Citizens in Policing portfolio.
Opening speakers highlighted reasons to be proud of the SC
The welcome address on Friday evening was given by Sir Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and National ACPO lead for the Special Constabulary, who opened by saying how excited he was to be at another Specials conference. Sir Peter said "The last 10 years have seen a steady growth in the sheer professionalism of the Special Constabulary day in and day out."