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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
Lancashire Remembers Exceptional Special Constable and Community Leader
#VLEOA #Lancashire #UK #SpecialConstable #LancashirePolice #CommunityHero #ScoutingLeader #VolunteerExcellence #PublicService #InspiringYouth #LegacyOfService Tributes have poured in for an exceptional Lancashire Special Constable and scout leader, whose decades of dedicated service have left a lasting impact on both policing and the local community. Known for her professionalism, kindness, and leadership, she balanced her role supporting law enforcement with inspiring countl
Nov 15, 2025
From Street Awareness to Courtroom Justice — Horsham PCSO’s Efforts Lead to Drug Dealer’s Conviction
#VLEOA #Sussex #SussexPolice #PoliceCommunitySupportOfficer #PCSO #Horsham #UK #UnitedKindgom #SpecialConstable A Sussex Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), who first served for a decade as a Special Constable in Horsham has been formally commended for her outstanding work in helping secure the conviction of a prolific drug dealer responsible for distributing class A substances in the area. Her diligent community engagement and keen observation led to critical intelligen
Nov 6, 2025
🚨 Incredible Bravery in the Line of Duty 🚨
#VLEOA #specialConstable #PoliceHeroes #BritishTransportPolice #BTP #CommunitySafety #FrontlineCourage #SpecialConstabulary #AwardsOfExcellence #UK #GBR #BBC #RadioTwo #BBCRadioTwo #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #BBCFestival #BTPSpecialConstable #Radio2InThePark #PrestonStation #MoorPark In September 2024, British Transport Police Special Constable Gary Blackburn began his shift in Preston expecting a busy day supporting the Radio Two in the Park event. What fo
Oct 27, 2025
After a lifetime of giving, retired special constable, nurse, and charity worker died in dementia care facility despite her 2 sons repeated complaints of lack of basic care to Norfolk County Council
#VLEOA #SpecialConstabe #Norfolk #NorfolkCouncil #NorfolkCountyCouncil #Brundall #UK Two grieving brothers have spoken out after the death of their beloved mother, Janet Noon, a woman remembered not only for her warmth and kindness but also for her years of dedicated service as a Special Constable. They claim “catastrophic failings” at the care home where she spent her final days led to her tragic passing — and are now calling for accountability and reform in the care system
Oct 21, 2025
MP Sir Ashley Fox successfully lobbies the for a consultation on whether to extend the right to time-off work to volunteer special police constables.
#EmploymentRightsAct #EmploymentRightsBill #MP #GBR #UK #SpecialConstable #Constable Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox has secured a...
Sep 23, 2025
Dorset Police volunteers contributed over 33,800 hours in the past year.
#DorsetUK #DorsetPolice #DorsetSpecialConstabulary #UK #UnitedKingdom #SpecialConstable The Dorset Special Constabulary consists of 74...
Jun 13, 2025
Hertfordshire Constabulary proundly announces the addition of six new Special Constables, with with two heading to North Herts, and one each to Stevenage, Three Rivers, Welwyn and Watford.
#Hertfordshire #HertfordshireConstabulary #HertfordshireUK #Stevenage #ThreeRivers #Welwyn #Watford #SpecialConstable...
May 19, 2025
Kent Police Special Constable Laura Meeks among those recently presented with Lifesavers Awards for her vital role in saving the life of a man who collapsed and required CPR
#Kent #KentUK #KentPolice #KentPoliceUK #UK #UnitedKindom https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/lifesavers-recognised...
May 12, 2025
UPDATE: Man found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing special constable in the neck, ordered by court to be jailed for 27 years.
#BBC #BBCFestival #BritishTransportPolice #BTP #BTPSpecialConstable #Radio2InThePark #PrestonStation #MoorPark ...
Apr 21, 2025
High Sheriff's Award presented to Special Constable Ken Bridgeman in recognition of 45 Years of service to Wiltshire Police.
#WiltshirePolice #WiltshireSpecialConstable #SpecialConstable #HighSheriff #HighSheriffsAward #Devizes #England #GBR #UK #SouthWestEngland...
Apr 18, 2025
£4.7m grant means an additional 45 Police Officers, 55 Police Community Support Officers, and 10 Special Constables for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
#Devon #Cornwall #IslesOfScilly #UK #SpecialConstable #BBC #BBCNews #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #HomeOffice...
Apr 17, 2025
Special Constables featured in Derbyshire Police Federation Newsletter.
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5803d5995e.html#page/12 https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5803d5995e.html#page/13 #Derbyshire...
Apr 4, 2025
New Zealand needs a Special Constabulary modeled after the United Kingdom.
#UnitedKingdom #England #GBR #UK #Stokenchurch #Buckinghamshire #NewZealand #NZ #MackenzieDistrict #MackenzieRegion...
Apr 2, 2025
Special Constables in Hull, UK part of operation targeting organised crime.
Operation Shield resulted in the successful arrest of three individuals involved in the illegal drug trade. #Hull #HullUK #UK #GBR...
Mar 31, 2025
Niall Cullen: Understanding the vital role of the Special Constabulary in wartime Britain.
Niall Cullen, the Content Manager at Findmypast has written an excellent article about special constables and their dedication during...
Mar 26, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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