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How much does a special constable earn?
Are Special Constables entitled to receive expenses? Special Constables are volunteers and are not paid for performing the role. However, specials are provided with uniforms free of charge and are entitled to be reimbursed for any reasonable expenses.
Can special constables become police officers?
Whilst time served as a Special will not guarantee a position as a regular officer, it gives you an insight into the service and will help you meet the criteria and gain the attributes needed to become a police officer.
What are the benefits of being a Special Constable?
It provides the chance to learn more about your community, by seeing it from an entirely new perspective, and gives the opportunity to give something back to your local area, making it safer and enhancing relationships between the public and the police.
How long is training for Special Constable?
Training and equipment Delivery of the course is offered in three forms, which recruits choose according to their convenience, as an intensive course taken over four weeks, a weekend course taking place over 12 weeks with 8 weeks of both Saturday and Sunday and 4 weeks with either Saturday or Sunday.
Do special constables carry handcuffs?
Special constables all carry the same personal protective equipment (PPE) as their regular counterparts, such as handcuffs, batons, incapacitant spray (CS/PAVA spray), and protective vests.
Do special constables get a badge?
Special constables generally wear identical uniforms to their regular colleagues. Some forces also issue special constables with a different hat badge from that of their regular counterparts although this is now extremely rare.
Can special constables carry Tasers?
Special constables are currently deemed ineligible to be issued with CEDs (Tasers) or firearms.
Do special constables carry Tasers?
Tasers and firearms Special constables are currently deemed ineligible to be issued with CEDs (Tasers) or firearms.
Do you need a driving Licence to be a special constable?
At present, you do not require to have a driving licence to apply to become a Special Constable. You will be asked to provide full licence details on your application form.