A POLICE force has launched a plea for officers who would like to be sharpshooters.
When it comes to numbers, Cleveland Police's team of Authorised Firearms Officers falls short of its target.
The section has 75 firearms officers but needs 150 trained personnel to make sure working regulations are not contravened.
Training officer Sergeant Derek Knight said he wanted officers capable of making correct decisions under pressure and ideally, more women officers. The unit has two.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article