'A badged army of wardens are using police powers - and in some cases dogs - to patrol the streets of Britain.
As well as town hall workers, dozens of private firms - including security companies - have been given permission to hand out fines for low-scale offences and demand personal details.
One example is Parkguard, a firm which normally offers to patrol parks, open spaces and housing estates.
As well as town hall workers, dozens of private firms - including security companies - have been given permission to hand out fines for low-scale offences and demand personal details.
One example is Parkguard, a firm which normally offers to patrol parks, open spaces and housing estates.
After securing special accreditation, it now boasts of the new powers it can use while working in Hertfordshire and Essex.
These include issuing fixed penalty notices, dealing with anti-social behaviour and confiscating alcohol and tobacco.
To help with its work, the firm uses dogs to deter drug dealers and troublemakers as well as engage with youths.'
These include issuing fixed penalty notices, dealing with anti-social behaviour and confiscating alcohol and tobacco.
To help with its work, the firm uses dogs to deter drug dealers and troublemakers as well as engage with youths.'
I posted a similar article yesterday but this message needs to be reinforced. The pseudo - police are here !!
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