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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
3 days ago
Belleville’s “Badge of Kindness”: A Retired Auxiliary & Special Constable Keeps Serving beyond retirement.
#VLEOA #AuxiliaryConstable #SpecialConstable #Belleville #BellevilleON #BellevilleOntario #BellevilleCanada #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada In Belleville, Ontario, longtime community volunteer Harry Burley—who began his service as an auxiliary constable with the Belleville Police Service in 1988—has continued his dedication even after his 2024 retirement as a special constable. Harry serves as the ambassador at the Downtown Community Policing office. The Loyalist College alu
4 days ago
Kingston, Canada Takes Step Toward Safer Streets with New Special Constable Initiative
#VLEOA #Kingston #KingstonOntario #KingstonCanada #KingstonPolice #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #SpecialConstable The City of Kingston, in Ontario, Canada, is introducing a new special constable initiative aimed at strengthening public-safety services and enhancing transparency. Pending approval from the Solicitor General, five members of the Licensing Enforcement Services management team will be appointed as special constables by the Kingston Police Services Board, working
Nov 10
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
Northumbria, UK Police announce Special Constable Adam Pickering as their Volunteer of the Year.
#VLEOA #Northumbria #NorthumbriaUK #NorthEastEngland #Northumberland #CountyDurham #TyneAndWear #SpecialConstable Congratulations to Special Constable Adam Pickering for being named Northumbria Police Volunteer of the Year. Since joining in 2021, Adam has devoted almost 6,500 hours to the Northumbria Special Constabulary. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/northumbria-police_congratulations-to-special-constable-adam-activity-7389241934403497984-b4lO
Nov 3
New housing safety unit special constables set to patrol community housing in Thunder Bay, Canada.
#VLEOA #ThunderBay #ThunderBayOntario #ThunderBayON #ThunderBayCanada #ThunderBayPolice #ThunderBayPoliceService #ThunderBaySocialServicesAdministrationBoard #ThunderBaySocialService #Ontario #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #Canada #SpecialConstable A new pilot initiative launched by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in partnership with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) places four specially trained special constables in three of the boa
Nov 3
🚨 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
A Legacy of Service: Special Inspector Haydn Bradley-Davies Concludes a Distinguished Volunteer Policing Career.
#VLEOA #Dyfed #Powys #DyfedPowysPolice #DyfedPowysPoliceSpecials #DyfedPowysSpecialConstabulary #SpecialConstable #SpecialConstabulary
Oct 23
Cheshire Constabulary recognize Special Constable of the year.
#VLEOA #CheshireConstabulary #CheshirePolice #SpecialConstable #SpecialConstabulary #Cheshire #SouthCheshire #Nantwich #NantwichPolice For over a decade, Ash has given his time, heart, and courage to the communities of South Cheshire—balancing his career as an HGV driver with nearly 5,000 volunteer hours as a Special Constable. From major public events to moments of real heroism, including rescuing a child from the River Weaver, Ash’s dedication has never gone unnoticed. Las
Oct 20
Surrey Special Constabulary launch a Proactive Shoplifting Operation in their North Division.
#Surrey #SurreyUK #SurreyConstabulary #SurreySpecialConstabulary #SpecialConstable The Surrey Special Constabulary has launched a new...
Oct 9
Barbados Police Service welcomes 28 additional Special Constables
#Barbados #BarbadosPolice #BarbadosPoliceService #BarbadosSpecialConstables #SpecialConstable The Barbados Police Service has welcomed 28...
Sep 25
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
Poole Magistrates' Court hears case of man that racially abused a Special Constable on Poole Hill in Bournemouth in March of last year, months after committing a similar offence.
#PooleHillBournemouth #PooleMagistrate #PooleHill #Bournemouth #SpecialConstable A statement from the officer was read to the court...
Aug 24
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is adding a dozen special constables to the force in 2026.
#RoyalNewfoundlandConstabulary #RNC #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #NewfoundlandAndLabradorCanada #Canada #SpecialConstable The pilot...
Aug 21
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
Working to fufill it's promise to “Protect Ontario,” The Ford Ministry has expanded the number of special constables who can carry firearms.
#Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #Canada #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Ottawa #OttawaCA #OttawaCanada #OntarioPremier...
Jun 6
Nottinghamshire Police Special Constable awarded for saving man in midst of mental health crisis, and threatening to jump from a motorway bridge.
#Nottinghamshire #NottinghamshirePolice #EastMidlands #England #GBR #SpecialConstable Special Constable Eryk Lorek was able to prevent...
May 31
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
Special Constable among 4 officers nominated for The National Police Bravery Award for pulling a man from a burning car attempting to save his life. All 4 received various injuries during the incident
#SpecialConstable #Gwent #GwentPolice #GwentPoliceFederation #GwentUK #CwmbranUK #UnitedKindom #SpecialConstable...
May 17
“It is difficult to adequately sum up the enormous impact that our(Auxiliary) graduates will have on our Service and the citizens of Toronto.”
#Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Canada #TorontoPolice #TorontoSpecialConstable #TorontoPoliceService #TPS #TorontoON...
May 16
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