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<p>As we prepare to leave the EU, it is vital that we continue to ensure opera-tional
resilience at the border.Border Force has recruited a Readiness Task Force to provide
operational resilience to the frontline and allow existing staff to undertake EU exit
related training. The c.300 multi-disciplinary Border Force officers will be fully
de-ployed by the end of the year.</p><p>An additional c.600 Border Force officers
are being recruited in 2018/19 to respond to the new requirements it will face as
a result of EU Exit and to pro-vide resilience at key locations. Border Force will
always ensure it has the necessary resources to keep the border secure and will respond
flexibly to emerging requirements through ongoing assessments of operational needs.</p>
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