The Organisation and Training of Special Constabulary
| DOI | 10.1177/0032258X4301600110 |
| Date | 01 January 1943 |
| Author | R. W. Townsend |
| Published date | 01 January 1943 |
| Subject Matter | Article |
TRAFFIC
CONTROL
DURING
AND
AFTER
RAIDS
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which need not go into the town will use these secondary roads, drivers of
heavy vehicles within the area will be instructed accordingly and
diverted by some other route.
In
this it is necessary to have the assistance of the County Forces
and/or the Military Traffic Control. All the points in Phase 2are clearly
marked, and the number of men required.
For the guidance of the Military Authorities the map references
are given too.
Now, should the extent of the damaged area widen, the third and
last Phase can be
put
into operation, working in conjunction with
Phase
2.
The
assistance of two or three County Forces is necessary.
Arrangements have been made for these Forces to co-operate and be
responsible for manning such traffic points as are necessary.
The
com-
munication and control points are clearly set out in the
book-"
Instruc-
tions for the Controlling of Traffic and Isolating Areas Subject to Heavy
Enemy Attack."
Phase 2can be used for light and local traffic, and for essential loads
which must be allowed to approach as near as is necessary to carry on
important work and to provide needs for a quick return to normal life.
It
is evident that speed combined with unhesitating action must be
the consideration when taking on the job of keeping traffic routes open
and avoiding all congestion.
It
is with this object in view that untiring
effort is made to view what might happen and what would be the action
to be taken, to have everything ready should the diversion of traffic be
necessary, on a large or small scale.
Then
with definite lines to work on
the fear of confusion, or of a job not well done, will not arise.
The
work of preparing the book referred to herein was entirely
done on the premises and is not a costly matter, providing that it is
undertaken by a competent and enthusiastic staff.
The
Organisation and Training of
Special Constabulary
By R. W.
TOWNSEND,
M.C.
Commandant, Exeter City Special Constabulary
THE
Special Constabulary to-day is an important part of every
Police Force and has proved its value in many different ways.
There is no question, however, that the training and organisation of
the Special Constabulary vary greatly from place to place for various
reasons.
It
also seems probable that in the future the Special Con-
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