New police-style powers being given to civilians could create a third-tier police force, magistrates have warned.
Powers introduced in autumn 2008 mean over 1,400 people can issue penalty notices and instant fines for offences from dog fouling to public disorder.

St Michael’s and its Association’s in England and Wales, as Scotland dose not come under the same powers? Is concerned about bouncers and private security staff having access to the police database.
A spokesman for The Home Office told St Michael’s press office that those using the powers have been fully vetted and trained.

St Michael’s says, what just like all the illegal immigrants that where found working within the Home Office? That had been fully vetted and trained?
St Michael’s and its Associations will not see any of these new rent a cops as been lawful