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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
4 days ago
🚨 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
£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
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
New Zealand needs a Special Constabulary modeled after the United Kingdom.
#UnitedKingdom #England #GBR #UK #Stokenchurch #Buckinghamshire #NewZealand #NZ #MackenzieDistrict #MackenzieRegion...
Apr 2
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
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
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
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
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