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- ↑ Jagger, David (20 August 2016). "Former police officer takes down station particulars for new book". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ↑ "The history of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary" (PDF). justiceinspectorates.gov.uk. p. 179. Retrieved 8 June 2018.