How long is the training for a Special Constable?

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How long is the training for a 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.

What qualifications do you need to be a special constable?

In order to become a Police Special Constable you must be aged 18-57 and be capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the role. During the selection process you will be assessed against your ability to match the competencies and also your fitness levels.

Do specials get paid?

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.

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.

Do special constables carry Tasers?

Special constables are currently deemed ineligible to be issued with CEDs (Tasers) or firearms.

Do special constables have full police powers?

Special Constables are volunteers but have the same powers as police officers.

Do special constables get a warrant card?

Every special constable will be issued with a warrant card containing his / her photograph, name and collar number. The purpose of a warrant card is to prove that the holder is, in fact, a police officer and it should not be used for any other purpose.

Do you need a degree to be a special constable?

Yes, as above, the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) does not require you to have a degree. You would need to meet the minimum entry requirements for the PCDA programme and pass the recruitment process set out by the City of London Police and Coventry University.

Do special constables wear uniform?

Special constables generally wear identical uniforms to their regular colleagues.

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.

How often do special constables go to training?

Our Special Constables are usually trained over 10 weekends, attending a course every other weekend. The training schedule that you’ll take part in will be stipulated in the vacancy advert you apply for. All initial training will include:

What are the duties of a special constable?

As a volunteer Special Constable, you will: work with a police force, including its regular officers, staff and other specials upon completion of your initial foundation training, have the same powers and responsibilities as regular officers receive a full police officer uniform that will be provided free of charge

How to become a special constable in Dorset?

Be part of something bigger, join Dorset Police. Although we are currently closed for recruitment, you are able to express an interest ahead of our next campaign. By doing this you will be notified by email when we are next open for recruitment. To register your interest please click the button below.

Where do you train as a police constable?

Some training might take place across other sites but these are all accessible from your main training site. Wherever you train, the first day will take place at the Hendon police training centre, where you will be attested as a constable and provided with an input around professional standards.

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