24ConstablesE+W+S
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(1)The Authority shall appoint and employ constables of the Police Force.
(2)A constable of the Police Force shall be under the direction and control of the Chief Constable.
(3)Section 29 of the Police Act 1996 (attestation) shall apply to a constable of the Police Force appointed in England or Wales (with the omission of the words in paragraph (b) “having jurisdiction within the police area”).
(4)Section 16 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77) (declaration) shall apply to a constable of the Police Force appointed in Scotland (with the substitution of the words “ faithfully to execute ” for “in such terms as may be prescribed concerning the proper discharge of”).