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West Midland's Dudley Police Specials honored for outstanding community support & policing excellence
#VLEOA #DudleySpecials #WestMidlandsPolice #SpecialConstables #VolunteerHeroes #CommunityPolicing #ServeAndProtect #PoliceRecognition #PublicSafety #PoliceVolunteers #InvaluableService #BlueFamily West Midlands Police has publicly recognized its team of Special Constables for their invaluable contributions to community safety, presenting awards to volunteers whose dedication has significantly supported local policing across the force area. The ceremony celebrated Specials who
Dec 15, 2025


PolicingTV's Volunteer Week Day 5: Discover why volunteer officers are law enforcement’s secret superpower.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #SecretAsset #PoliceVolunteers #ReserveOfficers #SpecialConstables #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunitySafety #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #EverydayHeroes #DevonCornwall #DevonCornwallPolice #PolicingTV #PolicingInsights On Day 5 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, the series highlights one of policing’s most undervalued strengths: volunteer officers. In the feature “Why Volunteer Officers Are Policing’s Secret Asset,” experts and practitioners explai
Dec 12, 2025


PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week - Day 4: Why evidence-based policing can’t ignore volunteers.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #EvidenceBasedPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #SpecialConstables #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunityPolicing #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #VolunteerInBlue #PolicingInsights On Day 4 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, the series spotlights a critical yet often overlooked issue: the role of volunteers in evidence-based policing. In the episode Evidence-Based Policing: The Missing Volunteers, experts explore how volunteer officers, such as special constable
Dec 11, 2025


PolicingTV's Volunteer Week - Day 2: How Philippines’ Community Volunteers Help Keep Cities Safe
#VLEOA #PolicingInsight #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #PublicSafety #ServeAndProtect #GlobalPolicing #CommunityMobilisation #VolunteerInBlue #EverydayHeroes #Philippines On Day 2 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, a new feature shines a light on how everyday citizens volunteer with the police in the Philippines, mobilizing communities to support public safety, prevent crime, and build trust between police and the people they serve. The video, “I
Dec 9, 2025


Warrington Special Constabulary Wins Team of the Year - Honored for Outstanding Volunteer Policing
#VLEOA #Warrington #WarringtonUK #WarringtonLocalPolicingUnit #WarringtonLPU #SpecialConstabulary #VolunteerPolice #CommunitySafety #TeamOfTheYear #ServeAndProtect #PoliceVolunteers #LocalPolicing #PublicService #ProudToServe #CheshireConstabulary #LordLieutenantsAwards #LordLieutenants The Warrington Local Policing Unit Special Constabulary has been named Team of the Year at the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards, recognizing the group’s exceptional dedication, professiona
Dec 9, 2025


Policing Insight's PolicingTV launches volunteer week - Celebrating the everyday heroes who help keep communities safe.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #AbuDhabiPolice #AbuDhabi #ServeAndProtect #VolunteersInAction #PublicSafety #CommunityService #EverydayHeroes To launch Volunteer Week on PolicingTV, a new video highlights how volunteers with Abu Dhabi Police play a vital role in fighting crime, from community patrols to crime-prevention efforts. The piece showcases how these volunteers supplement regular police work, bridging the gap between community a
Dec 8, 2025


Jacksonville Sheriff’s Auxiliary Officer shot at while rendering aid after liquor store gunfight.
#VLEOA #JacksonvilleSheriffsOffice #JacksonvilleFL #JacksonvilleFlorida #VolunteerOfficer #AuxiliaryPolice #JSO #Jacksonville #CommunitySafety #ServeAndProtect #FirstResponders #PoliceVolunteers #SafetyInAction An Auxiliary Officer from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office narrowly escaped injury while rendering aid after a violent double shooting at a liquor store on Atlantic Boulevard. The incident started with an argument between a customer and a store clerk, which escalated
Dec 4, 2025


Halton, Ontario Police celebrates long-serving Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, calls for new recruits
#VLEOA #Halton #HaltonOntario #HaltonCanada #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #HaltonPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #CommunityService #HaltonRegion #ServeWithPurpose #JoinTheAuxiliary #PoliceVolunteers The Halton Regional Police Service, in Ontario Canada, is highlighting the impact and dedication of its volunteer members, spotlighting Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Sheldon Borges, who has served the community since 2007. As an Auxiliary Officer, Borges has supported front
Nov 23, 2025


Celebrating the Volunteers Who Power Policing: Avon & Somerset CiP Awards
#VLEOA #AvonAndSomerset #AvonAndSomersetUK #UK #AvonAndSomersetPolice #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #CiPAwards #SpecialConstables #PoliceSupportVolunteers #CadetsInPolicing #VolunteerHeroes #NeighborhoodSafety Volunteers from the Avon & Somerset Police region were celebrated at the recent Regional Citizens in Policing (CiP) awards in Bristol, highlighting the vital contributions of special constables, police support volunteers and cadets across Somerset and neighboring
Nov 18, 2025


A Hero’s Farewell: Honoring Officer Bill Miller’s 15 Years of Service
#MarcoIslandPolice #PoliceFarewell #PublicSafety #CommunityHeroes #PoliceTribute #ThankYouForYourService #WalkOutCeremony #HonouringServi...
Oct 12, 2025


Auxiliary Officers Shine: South Simcoe Police Chief Praises Their Service in Semi-Annual Report
#AuxiliaryOfficers #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementSupport #SouthSimcoePolice #AuxiliaryUnit #CommunitySafety ...
Oct 11, 2025
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