July 16, 2009
Source: BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8154812.stm
Pagan police officers in some areas are being allowed to take as many as eight days leave a year for events such as the summer solstice and Halloween.
It comes after the Pagan Police Association was set up following discussions with Home Office officials.
Policy on police leave varies between forces in England and Wales.
Hertfordshire Police lets Pagan staff re-allocate the traditional bank holidays to meet their beliefs - it has also appointed two Pagan chaplains.