Special Constables
Special Constables are warranted volunteer police officers within the HIOWC Special Constabulary.
The role
Special Constables can support neighbourhood policing, response, roads policing, events and specialist operations according to their training, competence and authorisation. They remain distinct from Police Support Volunteers.
Training and deployment
Special Constables receive the learning and supervised development required for the duties they perform. Specialist deployment depends on the relevant training and authorisation rather than volunteer status alone.
Recruitment
When Special Constabulary recruitment is open, the vacancy sets out the entry requirements, selection stages, training and joining arrangements.