Callers crash North Yorkshire Police recruitment line

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More than 188,000 people have called a police recruitment hotline to inquire about 60 jobs.

North Yorkshire Police's phone line crashed on Monday, the first day of a campaign to recruit officers, when it received 20,000 calls.

A new number was issued and 168,000 people called it on Wednesday. The line is only open between 1700 and 2000 GMT.

The force, which employs about 1,500 officers, said the number of calls it had received was "incredible".

Despite Monday's technical problems, Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs said: "Response to 999 calls and routine operational calls has not, and will not, be affected."

A force spokesman said: "Regrettably, unforeseen technical difficulties occurred as a result of this unprecedented overwhelming demand.

"Working in conjunction with partners, North Yorkshire Police has implemented an alternative telephone number which applicants are now requested to dial. This is 0300 123 9020."
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