Special Constabulary

The Specials are a force of trained volunteers who provide a valuable link between the police and the local community. With the same powers as regulars they work in their free time on a variety of police duties.

Specials Magazine - Award Ceremony special edition

Special edition covering the Special Constabulary and Police Support Volunteer Awards 2010.

Download a copy here.

Employer Supported Policing

Employer Supported Policing (ESP) web pages now include the new DVD and Implementation Guide Tool Kit.

Visit the ESP Home Page.

National Recruitment Standards (NRS)

The NPIA has developed a National Recruitment Process and Standards for the Special Constabulary. The new process and standards were formally approved for national roll-out from 1 April 2010 by the Special Constabulary National Consultative Group (SCNCG).

Each force that adopts the new process will receive two free training courses, Assessor and Quality Assurance training, and other support free of change during this period.

For more information read the NRS - fequently asked questions

Special Constable Recruitment Brochure

female special at community event. A recruitment brochure for the Special Constabulary has been produced by NPIA. It is hoped this will help forces in their recruitment campaigns. Forces are welcome to make copies of this brochure and use it as they see fit.

Download the brochure

Download Welsh language brochure.

Special Constables Legal Fees Insurance Scheme

Please note the scheme was renewed from 1st April 2010 the indemnity limit is £100,000. The 2010 Summary of Cover is available below.

If you need legal advice or assistance due to an incident on duty call:

Crime and discipline/misconduct - REYNOLDS DAWSON SOLICITORS - 020 7839 2373 - (or in an emergency out of hours 07659 130481)

Personal injury, CICA applications and discrimination - RUSSELL JONES & WALKER SOLICITORS - 0207 657 1619

It is not guaranteed all claims will be met.