What is a Special?

The Special Constabulary are a group of people who volunteer to work with the Police. They are commonly known as ‘Specials’.

Specials work alongside police officers. They may go on patrol with them and will often attend events, like football matches, where a large number of people in uniform are needed to make sure the public are kept safe.

Just like police officers, Specials can work during the day or night. The hours that a special works will depend upon what else they have planned.

Many specials have full time jobs as well as volunteering to work with the Police. For example, a doctor or a teacher may be a Special in their spare time. Do you know someone who is a Special?

To be a Special you have to be over 18 years of age - Maybe it is something you would like to do when you are older.