Police launch special recruitment campaign

CHESHIRE police have launched their latest Special Constabulary recruitment campaign – by calling on people in Warrington and across the county to take on a new challenge this year and become a volunteer police officer.
The New Year heralds new challenges and anyone who has made a resolution to give something back to help others might find becoming a “Special” is what they are looking for.
The Special Constabulary is a force of trained volunteers who play a crucial role in fighting crime and making our streets safer. They work in partnership with regular officers to assist in solving local policing problems, perform policing duties at events and provide public reassurance in towns and villages across Cheshire.
They come from all walks of life and have the drive and determination to devote some of their free time to working with the police to improve the quality of their communities.
Special Constables have the same powers as regular officers and they are issued with full uniform and the same range of equipment.
In return for their commitment, a minimum of 17 hours a month, a Special Constable receives first class training, support and becomes a vital member of the police family.
Special Constables are not paid for their time but they do receive agreed travelling and out of pocket expenses.
Cheshire Constabulary will be holding Special Constabulary awareness seminars to provide those interested in joining with more information on the role – including one at the Warrington campus of Chester University on January 23.
To register or find out more about becoming a Special Constable, visit the Cheshire Police Website jobs page or use the following link to get to the Special Constabulary pages www.cheshire.police.uk/jobs/special-constables.aspx.