PSNI chief stands by plan to scrap Full Time Reserve

Northern Ireland’s chief constable today stood by his controversial decision to axe a police reserve unit and rejected any suggestion he was politically pressured into the move.

PSNI chief stands by plan to scrap Full Time Reserve

Northern Ireland’s chief constable today stood by his controversial decision to axe a police reserve unit and rejected any suggestion he was politically pressured into the move.

Matt Baggott has faced criticism from both unionists and officer representative body the Police Federation since he announced that the 380-strong Full Time Reserve would be wound up by March 2011.

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