Special Constabulary


GMP Specials given Level 2 public order training to provide back up
(28/09/23) Deployment is partly designed to reduce the number of rest days that need to be cancelled.

Minority of forces refusing to cover Fed membership for Specials
(27/06/22) Some Police and Crime Commissioners are refusing to fund Specials joining the Fed.

Force loses one in three Special constables since national merger
(04/01/22) A thousand fewer volunteer officers since eight forces merged in 2013.

Recognition of service after 30 years was 'well worth the wait'
(02/10/19) 'Treasured' memories for leading inspector with the Specials.