The sponsorship of special constables by businesses could endanger the force’s independence claimed Essex Police Federation.
Essex Police Authority are discussing the possibility of companies sponsoring the volunteers to end the special constable recruitment freeze.
Adventure Island in Southend already sponsor Essex Police mounted unit £6000 in return for their advertisement appearing on the horse lorry and saddlecloths.
A spokesman for McDonalds said they would consider sponsoring specials but could not foresee circumstances where they would want their logo on specials’ uniforms.
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