War Reserve Constable files; Women's Auxiliary Police Corps files
Neath Constabulary
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- ReferenceGB 216 D/D Con/N
- Dates of Creation1902-1947
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.8 linear metre
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Administrative / Biographical History
Police around the country faced a massive task during the Second World War. Not only did they have to prevent and detect crime, they were also heavily involved in civil defence work dealing with the threat and aftermath of bombing raids. All this increased the workload of the police and extra officers were drafted in. This was the beginning of Mutual Aid at heavily bombed areas. Thousands of civilians became Special Constables, Police War Reserve Officers and Women Auxiliary Police Corps members. The Women's Auxiliary Police Corps was formed in 1939, and its members were afforded no police powers, but employed to take on clerical and driving duties. When the Corps was disbanded in 1946 many of its members applied to join the regular police force.
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