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2 teens assault Special Constable while being arrested for an eariler assault.
The two teens had assaulted a younger teen then threw chairs towards a group in a London, ON shopping center. Security notified a nearby...
Mar 12
Singapore Police Force Assistant Superintendent of Police Gerald Chan served as a Volunteer Special Constabulary officer for nine years before he joined the SPF in 2019.
ASP Chan takes charge when a fire turns a routine patrol turns into a race against time. #Singapore #SingaporePoliceForce #SPF #NPC #GRF...
Mar 10
New Eastleigh District Commander started career as a Special Constable.
Before beginning her full-time career in 2003, Chief Inspector Rachel Noble volunteered as a Special Constable. #Eastleigh #Hampshire...
Mar 1
Man who stabbed special constable in the neck found guilty of attempted murder.
On Sept. 7th 2024 Russel Smith targeted the officer from behind and stabbed him in the neck with a kitchen knife while the officer...
Feb 28
Police Scotland Special Constables in Ayrshire volunteered almost 400 hours during the month of January.
There are current openings for Special Constables with Police Scotland. #Scotland #PoliceScotland #SpecialConstable #Ayrshire...
Feb 25
Brockville Police Service holds open house to recruit more women as police constables and special constables.
"The officers emphasized the importance of volunteering as an early step in the long walk to becoming a full-fledged police officer."...
Feb 22
Response Team and Special Constabulary arrest teens on suspicion of theft of Legos and other items.
#Northwich #NorthwichPolice #Cheshire #CheshireConstabulary #SpecialConstable
Feb 22
Bradford Special Constabulary arrests man who branished replica firearm.
The suspect was seen in the city centre with the firearm and was searched. It was then discovered that it was a replica....
Feb 21
Man who admitted assaulting a special constable in August 2022 finally sentenced.
Adam Bibby, of St. James Gardens, Westcliff, was fined £200 and ordered to pay £150 in compensation for the 2022 aggravated assault....
Feb 18
Swindon Special Constables arrest suspect in charity theft.
Over 400 bags of donated clothing were recovered in a van as reported by The Wiltshire Police Special Constabulary. #Swindon #Wiltshire...
Feb 15
South Simcoe Police Service "Caring with Cards and Carnations" sends 3,700 cards, hearts, and flowers to seniors.
Started in 2019 by Special Constable Elisabeth Aschwanden, local elementary students create the cards, which are paired with flowers from...
Feb 14
Toronto Transit Commission Special Constable testifies in Kenneth Lee murder trial.
The special constable and his partner had been forced to remove a group of teens, including those accused of the murder, from a train at...
Feb 12
South Wales Special Constable Tucker talks about joining the Constabulary.
#SouthWales #SouthWalesUK #SouthWalesPolice #SouthWalesConstable #SouthWalesSpecialConstable #SpecialConstable #SpecialConstabulary
Feb 12
Scotland Special Constables support high profile patrols.
The proactive patrol officers, part of the Special Initiative Team, checked over 200 vehicles this past weekend and carried out bail...
Jan 27
Special Constables attend custody training.
Leicestershire Special Constables recently attended a custody workshop to learn about booking procedures. #Leicestershire...
Jan 26
Dorset Special Constables are hard at work day and night.
Here's a quick look at what Special Constable Paul was doing while most in Dorset were sleeping. #DorsetUK #DorsetPolice...
Jan 25
Two Special Constables make the transition to full-time.
The North Bay Police Service in Ontario Canada has promoted 2 of its Special Constables to full-time career Constables. #NorthBayOntario...
Jan 24
Brantford, Ontario deploys new Core Engagement and Response Team.
The team, comprised of sworn officers and special constables, focuses on proactive enforcement and offenses within the Downtown Core....
Jan 23
Are you ready to answer the call for volunteers?
Jonathan Chaloner answered the call and in 2024 volunteered 580 hours to his Nottinghamshire community. On January 8th, he collared a...
Jan 21
Van driven without lights leads Cleveland Special Constables to impared driver and narcotics.
Officers arrested the 23-year-old on a list of charges and impounded the van while the investigation continues. #ClevelandPolice...
Jan 21
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