Seven police forces in the UK have given 999 cars with blue lights and sirens to untrained civilian staff members because of the 'advantageous tax treatment available for emergency vehicles'. Bosses in finance, HR and IT were among nine staff given the vehicles. A report by the College of Policing found that many officers believed there was 'a culture of entitlement' at senior levels within the forces. A focus group described 'staff at chief officer rank being provided with executive cars fitted with emergency equipment'. A Freedom of Information request to all 45 UK forces by the BBC, revealed the seven forces as Devon & Cornwall, Merseyside, Humberside, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Avon & Somerset, and Greater Manchester Police.Bosses in finance, HR and IT were among nine staff given the vehiclesA report found many officers believed there was 'a culture of entitlement'South Yorkshire's Police chief Alan Billings said he was not aware of itAll seven forces denied the vehicles were provided for tax reasons
_ and Humberside police forces said they provided two senior civilian staff with vehicles.