The Canterbury Cathedral Close Constables are a
cathedral constabulary employed by
Canterbury Cathedral to maintain order and security in and around the cathedral. They have the same police powers as regular police in the United Kingdom, including the power of arrest, within the cathedral and its precincts.
The current head constable is Superintendent James Morley.
History
To professionalise security the Dean and Chapter, the body that administers Canterbury Cathedral, formed (resurrected) its own constabulary in 2016.
Uniform and equipment
Everyday uniform for the Constables wear black cargo trousers, a black duty shirt/white shirt and tie displaying their Constabulary number and peaked cap with a blue and white
Sillitoe tartan
Sillitoe tartan is the nickname given to the distinctive black and white chequered pattern, correctly known as ''dicing'', which was originally associated with the police in Scotland. It later gained widespread use in the rest of the United Ki ...
band.
For ceremonial duties, a formal dark tunic, dark trousers and white shirt and tie are worn, along with the peaked cap. State medals (if issued) are worn on the left breast and Cathedral Constable Association (CCA) medals are worn on the right.
Since 2016 the close constables have been permitted to use personal protection equipment, including a protective vest, handcuffs and a PR-24 tactical baton.
See also
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York Minster Police
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Liverpool Cathedral Constables
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Chester Cathedral Constables
Chester Cathedral Constables are a small team of constables who maintain order and security in and around Chester Cathedral.
History
In December 2011, Chester Cathedral appointed a head constable to lead a new team of volunteer constables to m ...
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Cathedral constable
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References
External links
Official website
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