SUMMER 2019 | Issue 35

FOCUS ON NATIONAL SPECIALS WEEKEND See INSIDE FOR MORE lead for ESP across all strands integrated approach to ensure of Citizens in Policing (CIP) and that Special are has brought some real energy not standalone entities, but and direction to the initiative. very much integrated into the fabric of Forces as a core part WELCOMEThis year I contacted all forces of our work keeping the public to strongly encourage them safe. to take this opportunity to highlight the dedicated efforts Volunteering is hugely rewarding of members of their respective on so many levels. Those who Special Constabularies and contribute their time and skills, make visible and concerted use irrespective of their role are of them. I wanted forces, where proud to be volunteers, and possible, to consider releasing recognise and celebrate this those members of Staff title. Special most who are also members of the often see yourselves as police Special to perform officers first and volunteers In the first six months since SC duties that weekend through second. I am hugely grateful inception the operational results of ESP (which is why we included for the continued contribution the team have been: The Specials Weekend Gloucestershire Safety campaigns. Friday 31st as part of the of so many loyal and dedicated has a dedicated team policing the Hours volunteered: 1,510 celebrated the activity of our weekend). Special Constables who so counties Strategic Road Network The team operate mainly on and Drivers given education/warnings/ volunteer police officers and generously give their time each under the umbrella of Operation around the A417 and A419, both advice: 301 the outstanding contribution We continue to progress the week to support their local Indemnis; they have seen some of which have high KSI rates and SC Working Group which has excellent results in the first six have been identified as favoured Positive Breath Tests: 3 they make towards keeping communities in keeping the months. The operation is directly routes for criminals. It incorporates our communities safe all year now met for the second time. public safe from harm. Negative Breath Tests: 92 round, 24 hours a day, and I am pleased to say that work linked to the PCC’s priority of Safe its own intelligence support and & Social Driving utilises ANPR to target travelling Positive Drugs Wipe: 4 streams have been agreed was an opportunity for us to DCC Richard Debicki and incorporates criminals and and allocated to support Negative Drugs Wipe: 6 say a big thank you to these NPCC Lead for the National SC Neighbourhood uninsured vehicles, officers for everything they do. the National Strategy and I Strategy Policing Timed Based support road safety Vehicles seized (Section 165 No But, it was also an opportunity look forward to seeing what Tasking. Operation campaigns and assist Insurance): 18 Indemnis is ‘A for us to say thank you to developments we have made Neighbourhoods Vehicles seized (No Tax): 19 those organisations, big and in each area. The Taser survey The Volunteer Law proactive policing to tackle the “Fatal project to deny Four” causes of road Traffic Offence Reports: 35 small, local and national, that has been conducted and I would Enforcement Officer criminals the use of deaths and injury. The support us and in turn support like to take this opportunity to Alliance (VLEOA) 2019 VDRS: 8 International Training the road and to reduce team has a dedicated their communities by enabling thank you for your participation, Conference is taking road deaths and and fully equipped HORT/1 for suspected Insurance and Dr Ian Britton of the IPSCJ serious injury’. offences (pending): 4 their staff to perform Special place in Florida this vehicle. for all his work. It is important year 9-12 October. See Constabulary duties as part of The team, consisting of a core of RTCs attended: 15 (1 fatal) further details at www. Other examples of the Team’s Road their paid role. that you feel involved and are experienced and well-qualified policereserve.org/events Safety Operations and Initiatives are: Drivers assisted (breakdowns): 41 engaged with us as we move officers, can work independently The theme for this year forward with this and the need but more often works closely with Drivers assisted (other): 50 • Operation Benedick (Drivers’ was to celebrate Employer for effective and accessible partners both within and outside Eyesight Testing) Drugs Seizure: 3 Supported Policing (ESP) which representation. It is entirely 3,266 Special Constables Gloucestershire Constabulary. These S1 Ammunition and offensive weapon in turn supports the refreshed right for us to be ambitious completed 4,496 duties include the Fire Service, local Speed • Operation Shikar (In support Watch groups, Councillors, schools, of the winter drink/drug-drive seizure: 1 guidelines which were launched in relation to the Special across National Specials Weekend in licensing authorities, Highways campaign) Debris removed from carriageway: 5 on the 8th May 2019. ACC Constabulary and we are really England & Wales England and other agencies such as Slattery now has the national encouraging development of an local garages and businesses. • Education at Schools NEFPN (MOT): 1 Stolen vehicle recovered: 3 With increasing pressures on the • “Wheeled Respect” Operations regular force, the team is able to (speeding and seatbelt Drugs Seizure: 1 Special Impact is supported by Graham Holmes, the Special Constabulary, Front page: A group of Follow us on organise and run operations and offences) Sudden Death: 1 practitioners and stakeholders. To submit Special Constables from Twitter initiatives that would otherwise be an article or to join the e-subscription • Police supported Vehicle the North West region @SCImpactMag difficult to resource, in support of Section 59 Warning (Anti-Social Use email: [email protected] Force, national campaigns, TisPol, Enthusiasts Meeting of Motor Vehicle): 1 Highways England and locally run Road (Gloucester)

2 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 3 street disturbances, building entry and searching, dealing with violent persons, petrol bombs, working with vehicles, mounted officers and dog units.

They will now be deployed alongside regular full time officers to a range of events such as football matches, music AVON & SOMERSET festivals, protest marches and public disorder. Twelve Special Constables (6 from Wiltshire and 6 from Avon and Somerset) were public order trained on a course recently alongside their regular, full-time colleagues.

The training was a tough 4 day course South Yorkshire Special covering tactics for protesters, violent volunteer dubbed a hero after saving man’s life

The son of a pensioner who almost died in a Sheffield street It was thanks to Matt’s quick thinking, treatment at the has thanked the Special scene and partnership work with members of the public, who saved his Dad’s life - calling him a ‘hero’. that they were able to save his life.

Special Constable Matt Elliott was off Matt continued: “As a Special duty and travelling to his full time job Constable, you cover first aid in your at Kier Construction last month when 14 week basic training. You cannot he drove by two people crouched over underestimate what a vital skill it is to a man who had collapsed in the street. have. I can’t tell you how pleased I am GREATER Matt instantly turned his car around to that the patient is now making such go and help. good progress.” MANCHESTER Matt recalls: “A man at the scene had The man’s son, who would like to keep already dialled 999; I told him and the his anonymity, has since spoken to woman, named Rachael Hindley, that Matt to pass on his thanks – describing POLICE I was an off duty officer and went to him as a hero: “My dad is 87 and it assess the man. The gentleman was looked like he didn’t have a chance. He GMP Special Constabulary provided really pale and unresponsive. I checked is now out of a coma and talking to us his airways and couldn’t see any all. All the medical staff are amazed support for the Great Manchester Run blockages but it was clear he’d stopped at his progress and agree that the breathing.” excellent work performed by the officer and Half Marathon which took place in at the scene is the reason he is still The Sheffield based here. My family and I were desperate Manchester and Trafford on Sunday 19 asked a woman who worked nearby to to find out who the off duty officer bring the nearest defibrillator as he and was and thank him. The officer is an May 2019. Rachael shared chest compressions to absolute hero to us.” avoid getting tired. The eleven Special Constables were out Matt has been a volunteer Special Matt administered one shock using the Constable at South Yorkshire Police and about in the community both on foot defibrillator machine before ambulance since December 2018. He volunteers crews arrived. The crew then took over compressions and between 40 and 80 hours a month, fitting his shifts around and on cycles. rushed the 87-year-old to hospital. his full-time job.

4 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 5 attend a garden party with the Royal Essex Special Family in recognition of his contribution Constable to policing. Howard was recognised with a British recognised with Empire Medal in The Queen’s New a British Empire Year’s Honours list for his services to policing. Howard has volunteered his Medal time as a Special Constable for more than 30 years and has been praised by Specials across the county who are CELEBRATING proud to hear the news. EMPLOYER SUPPORTED POLICING Business owner Howard has risen through the ranks in the Special Constabulary and is known for going above and beyond to help other Specials succeed in their roles. This year, Howard has volunteered more than 210 hours.

Special Superintendent Howard Rayner said: “After 35 years with I have seen many changes within the force and I am sure there will be many more to come.

“To be honoured with this award has really made my time as a member of NATIONAL SPECIALS One of Essex Police longest serving Essex Police Special Constabulary all volunteer police officers has been worthwhile. I would like to thank all of recognised with a British Empire Medal in recognition of his contribution to those involved with my nomination.” WEEKEND 2019 policing. Special Superintendent Howard Rayner went to County Hall in Chelmsford last Thursday to collect his BEM from the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and Chairman of County Council and then took a trip up to Buckingham Palace to

6 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 have around 60 Specials gaining transferable skills as members, and are such as decision making; Special Constables from across Government responding to a fight, three hours locating and working with the Home leadership and proactivity. Departments and Agencies were out in force returning a mother and baby who were missing policing their local communities across National Office to see how we from a local mental health unit (and pushing the Recently, I’ve enjoyed Specials weekend might look towards a meeting Specials from pram back through the town!), an hour carrying more standardised offer Around the country, members of the a very intoxicated 18 year old female home forces across the country Government Special Constabulary Network and safeguarding her, and five hours dealing for special leave, as well through the Civil Service (SCGovNet) provided 200 hours of policing as promoting the Special network and being able between the 25th May and 2nd June. Duties with a young woman in a mental health crisis, Constabulary across to share and discuss the ranged from neighbourhood policing to escorting her to hospital and dealing with departments. Exciting different experiences response duties to Airport policing. Officers offences she disclosed.” Guy Drury, Houses times! we’ve had, as well as what made five arrests, attended four road traffic of Parliament and Special Constable with collisions, dealt with multiple public order We meet Caroline Powney opportunities there are and domestic incidents and two took part in Constabulary. a Special Constable from to promote the Specials preparation events for the Presidential State , across Government. visit. A few examples of what they did during “I worked on a response duty in Lambeth with a who works for the Civil the week: Service who give employee How do you fit in being team of regular officers. This involved dealing volunteering leave. a Special Constable with a domestic dispute, investigating a with your paid work firearms incident (a bullet lodged in a window!), Why did you become a and family/home and I arrested someone for GBH and suspected Special Constable? commitments? possession of a Class A drug.” Nicola Hamilton, I have been a Special I’m supported by my Fast Streamer and Special Constable with the Constable for 13 years. I employer to take . joined in order to develop volunteering leave, so I “One incident we attended was a vehicle new skills and increase my can use this to undertake believed to have crashed in an industrial estate, The Environment Agency promoted the role confidence, and to make some shifts, such as What do you get possibly stolen. On arrival we found a damaged and the activities EA internal website in their a contribution to my local for Appleby Fair during fence and tyre tracks leading down a grass from being a Special #TeamEA slot. There was information on the community. I’ve never National Volunteers Week. bank. On further investigation we found the car Constable? home page and then full article on #TeamEA wanted to join as a regular And now my children are had gone through the fence, down a 20m bank officer, as I enjoy my full- getting a bit older, it’s and was sideways in lane one of the motorway. page. Being a Special has Traffic colleagues turned up and started closing easier to turn out at the time role as a Civil Servant, consistently exceeded lane one. Driver and passengers were OK but and I like being able to my expectations, and I weekend to experience a hopefully the driver will not rely on his satnav as compare and contrast the have found that I learn variety of duties. much in future.” Martin Ainsworth, at the Environment Agency and Special Constable two. something from every with Greater Manchester Police. With another Special shift. I feel that the Constable from GMP, I experience I have gained “This weekend I supported the rehearsals for as a Special Constable have founded a network Donald Trump’s helicopters landing at the D of Specials across the has helped in my career Day event in , and then crewed Civil Service. We now - particularly through with the Neighbourhood team in ,

8 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 9 to the business of the transferable “We joined the Employer Supported skills which can be attained. We are Policing Scheme because are extremely proud of all of our Anglian committed to work in partnership with Water employees who volunteer their Essex Police to tackle crime in the time which is something we actively community. If our employees want SC Ashley Fletcher from Tendring encourage through our volunteer to apply to volunteer as a special benefits from Employer Supported scheme.” constable in Southend-on-Sea then we Policing through EE. “At EE and BT we fully support them. have a proud heritage of working closely On a personal note, offering our support with the emergency services - from to the police forces across our region “Volunteer work and the skills developed handling Britain’s 999 calls to building is something that is very important to through it benefits both employees the new 4G voice and data network me and I hope our contribution makes a and employers; this includes learning (ESN). Through our interactions we positive difference. additional skills, enhancing leadership see first-hand what an incredible job qualities, improving morale, physical Steve Reddin, Head of Employee they do keeping us all safe. That’s why health and work-life balance. Voluntary Essex Police very much focused on this Relations, Anglian Water year’s theme of Employer Supported supporting the emergency services is work, such as becoming a Special Policing across National Specials hugely important to our organisation. Constable, also helps the Council build relationships with the local community, Weekend. Essex currently have 20 “The National Employer Supported improves how we are perceived and businesses registered with on the Policing Scheme is a great way of gives us greater understanding of some Employer Supported Policing Scheme engaging employers and employees of the issues our residents are facing.” that benefit 35 Essex Specials who can in assisting their local communities. perform more duties each year while on In recognition of this, we were more Alison Griffin, Chief Executive at paid leave from their day jobs. than happy to update our volunteer Southend-on-Sea Borough Council policy to allow staff to take up to ten As champions of the Employer days of paid leave to undertake their Supported Policing scheme, the Force volunteer duties and training as Special offer their police staff who volunteer as Constables.” Special Constables one ESP duty each Simon Frumkin, Managing Director, month when the officer has completed ESN the minimum requirement of 16 hours in the previous month. There are 44 police staff members who benefit from this SC Brett Farthing and SC David Chappell scheme. benefit from Employer Supported Both employees and employers benefit Policing through Anglian Water. from this scheme as Specials are “At Anglian Water we recognise the enabled to give more time to a role they value to local communities and society SC Chris Gliddon is Essex Police Staff, love and employers benefit from the of employees undertaking public duties and SC Perry Woolner works for Waves skills their staff can bring back to their outside of work. We welcome the SC Hayley Grant (pictured right) benefits Utilities, and both were able to give their day jobs. opportunities these duties provide for from Employer Supported Policing time over #SpecialsWeekend19 through employees’ personal development and through Southend-on-Sea Borough the Employer Supported Policing growth and believe there are benefits Council. Scheme

10 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 11 The ESP Toolkit and Complete Guidance can be located on the Document Library within the ESP Managers Module on DutySheet and also on the Citizens in Policing Website in the resource library. partners of the Employer Supported EE/BT had their annual internal Metropolitan Policing scheme offering 10 days conference and expo at Birmingham per year additional leave for Special NEC, bringing together over 9,000 Police Service Constables to volunteer. North West senior managers and frontline staff. Promote ESP at The Emergency Services Network (ESN) Region support team used this opportunity to brief staff the on BT’s generous volunteering policy of ESP across up to 10 days paid leave for emergency services-related roles. The company Specials already has an extensive network of volunteers across the UK and the event Weekend enticed over 50 more to register their interest in potentially volunteering for To recognise ESP Employers that Police, Fire and First Responder roles. support North West Special Constables, 18 ESP partners were given a Certificate BT Group chairman, Jan du Plessis, took NATIONAL ESP of Appreciation to recognise their time out to visit the ESN stand and offer support and show that they are valued. special thanks for the great service the The Metropolitan Police Service were at TOOLKIT & IMPACT volunteers give. the Home Office promoting ESP across With the ESP theme still in mind, a film National Specials Weekend, when the REPORT 2019 clip was created with a GMP Special Permanent Secretary, Sir Philip Rutnam, Constable from Trafford Council and for the Home Office, came to have a a Council Spokesperson: This can be chat and the team managed to get him viewed on the below You Tube link: to work on promoting ESP! youtube.com/embed/uEmWrrlYVx0

Cumbria visit

Sellafield Openreach Limited You can find the ESP Impact Report Cumbria’s Citizens in Policing team 2019, and the Executive Summary on attended Sellafield across Specials the Institute for Public Safety, Crime 1 June 2019 Weekend to promote the role of the and Justice publication pages Special Constable. Sellafield are www.ipscj.org/our-work/publications/

12 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 13 CASE STUDY NAME: Tom Rowe

VOLUNTEER ROLE: SPECIAL CONSTABLE

Tom works for British Airways as cabin crew and in his spare time Launch of the Employer is a Special Constable with . Supported Policing scheme at How has the Special Constabulary benefitted you? My role as a Special Constable within the Special Constabulary has benefitted me hugely as it New continues to challenge me and take me out of my comfort zone. The Metropolitan Police Service has welcomed Lloyds.” The knowledge and skills I have gained through my role have enabled me to safely assess for Lloyd’s, the world’s insurance and reinsurance market, potential dangers, risks and threats, with the confidence to protect both myself and others. as a new member of the Employer Supported Policing John Neal, Lloyd’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “Lloyd’s is committed to supporting our employees with the While I personally enjoy developing myself and learning new things, I feel a great sense of pride scheme in a bid to help make London a safer place to live, work and visit. work they do in the community. We are therefore in serving my community as a Special Constable. delighted to partner with the Met for this scheme. Through this role, I have had the opportunity to meet many new and interesting people and have Lloyd’s has pledged its support for their staff wishing It offers Lloyd’s employees the opportunity to gain made some great friends as a result. to join the Met as Special Constables. They will grant new and valuable skills used both in the workplace their staff ‘special paid’ leave specifically to enable and everyday life - such as resilience, leadership and What transferable skills do you have that the Special Constabulary has given you? them to volunteer up to ten days a year. Additionally, managing difficult situations – and, at the same time, they will support their staff with the initial Met play a part in keeping London’s streets safe.” Being a Special Constable has given me a whole host of transferable skills including the training programme to enable their staff to become a confidence to deal with particularly challenging situations, how to manage conflict and how to Special Constable. communicate effectively. Commander Dave Musker, Frontline Policing said: “The The ability to be assertive and to think quickly and logically under pressure, coupled with the Employer Supported Policing Scheme is a powerful ability to adapt to different situations and people are all critical skills I am continually building on in partnership between, businesses and the Met. The my role as a Special. scheme benefits employers, their staff and the police service by releasing Special Constables to volunteer Does the fact that your employer gives you paid time off per year make you feel more in the communities they serve. This is something valued and motivated? which directly contributes to making London safer My employer has been fantastic in supporting me in my role as a Special Constable, allowing me and provides businesses with a unique opportunity to to take paid time off to complete any necessary training and to fulfil my duties in serving my local play their part. We are delighted to be working with a community. This ongoing support has really motivated me and made me feel more valued in my host of employers across London and thank them for role as cabin crew. their support; I welcome the positive commitment and contribution of Lloyd’s by supporting the Employer Annette Andrews, HR Director of Lloyds The Special Constabulary is a great way for police forces to engage with businesses in the Supported Policing Scheme. Their support will help receiving the ESP Certificate of Participation community, and in my case, my employer gets to benefit from all the additional skills and to keep London safe and be an enriching and positive from Commander David Musker knowledge I have learned and can bring to my ‘day job’. experience for both the individuals concerned and

14 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 15 The audience also heard from Employer Supported Policing business partners, Trafford Council and Openreach. Openreach told the audience how ESP benefits them and how the partnership with policing has developed further, one example being the loan of an Openreach business consultant to Greater Manchester Police to support them with a large scale business case.

A national Employer Supported Policing (ESP) Office transformation funding awarded in 2018. event was hosted in May where 96 delegates The report offers support, guidance and the from the majority of Forces attended. ACC Andy evidence-base for Forces who are aiming to Slattery, NPCC CiP Regional Lead for the North increase their ESP activity or who are already West, and also the lead for the national ESP work driving the agenda proactively in their local stream opened the event. communities. DutySheet, who sponsored the event, delivered a session on the ESP Managers Module, which is accessible for force ESP SPOC’s, and host Bernie Auguste - Openreach The Document Library where the ESP Toolkit sits but also shows details Of all companies with a notes section that provides more detail on their support, contact details, or provides information on any negotiations underway which will help to avoid duplication of contact across the country.

This event launched the new National Employer “I found the event very Supported Toolkit, and introduced the ESP Impact Report 2019, which has been designed useful. I’ve already LATEST ORGANISATIONS TO PARTNER IN to inform forces of the outcomes of the ESP Jas Samra from the Metropolitan Police, and Les looked at how our Force EMPLOYER SUPPORTED POLICING Innovation Project set up under the Home Hawkins from Essex Police presented on their role as dedicated Employer Supported Policing can progress ESP with its coordinators in their Forces, and also talked companies in the force about the ESP Development Network group who area” have formed to share good practice and help drive ESP forward with a consistent approach across England and Wales. The day ended with a short plenary session, in which attendees were engaged in identifying “Great day national priorities for the future of ESP, and also Lots to do - but we’re all their own ‘take away’ from the conference event. fired up and going to go for As a result of the feedback an ESP National Strategy will be formulated with a delivery plan. ACC Andrew Slatttery it!”

16 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 17 AVON & SOMERSET PROMOTE the police volunteers. Trained, skilled and utilised to help keep us safe. Thanks Steve!” Steve works as a Financial EMPLOYER SUPPORTED Advisor with HSBC who support their staff with employee POLICING volunteering leave. The Force had a very successful Specials recruitment event at the MoD offices at Abbey Wood, Bristol, where some 8500 people work. The MoD gives a minimum of 10 additional paid days’ leave per year to employees volunteering as Specials. The Defence Equipment & Support Avon & Somerset have a part-time dedicated Employer (DE&S) offers 18 days additional paid leave. They Supported Policing Coordinator, who with the recruitment ended the day with 35 expressions of interest team had a stand at Aviva’s Bristol offices to promote on the clipboard to join the Special Constabulary. employer supported policing and joining as a volunteer. Aviva offers its employees three additional days paid leave for all forms of community volunteering. The team National Specials Weekend 2019 collected 29 expressions of interest from employees interested in volunteering for the Police. Most of that interest was targeted at the Special Constabulary, but there was a significant proportion interested in being a Police Support Volunteer, including the Force’s Volunteer Driver Scheme and three IT experts offering their IT skills to support policing.

SC Simon Henwood works for MBDA, a defence equipment supplier, based on the British Aerospace campus at Filton, Bristol. Simon invited his work colleague, Mike Ormond, to participate in a ride- along scheme to mark the ESP theme across Specials Weekend. Mike said; “I was impressed with many things whilst out on observation patrol, however I remain really surprised (but really Bristol West Labour MP Thangam Debonnaire went on impressed) that Special Constables give up their time to a ride-along with Avon & Somerset Special Inspector do this for free. I saw the real value that those extra hands Steve Jones to highlight the Employer Supported Policing and eyes make to a hard pressed system. In a world where theme set for National Specials Weekend. She said: “Last the news wants to tell you how bad everyone is; that people night (31 May) I had the honour to ride along with Special give up their time to do this helps to reaffirm my faith in Inspector Steve Jones of to learn more about the work of society as a whole.”

18 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 DEVON & CORNWALL The Force had a very successful Special Weekend 2019 with Special Constables out and about completing lots of good work and there were lots of thank yous for their hard work and contribution. In Devon and Cornwall Police Special Constables come from all walks of life - from care assistants to lawyers - giving their time to support their communities.

Essex Special Constables

This Volunteers Week, 307 Essex Special centres during football matches. Colchester Constables volunteered their time to help officers made sure everyone enjoyed the keep Essex safe. Craig David concert, with thousands of extra people in Colchester that day, and The officers have volunteered 4,973 hours throughout Volunteers Week across the county alongside local policing teams. They’ve patrolled in their communities, carried out speed checks in areas of concern, responded to emergencies with local policing teams, they made and assisted with more than 85 arrests and they’ve patrolled town

Special Constables were there to make sure everyone was safe. The Special Constables searched for missing people, kept roads in Essex safe, as well as attending at Stansted Airport, helping with the presidential visit and the Southend officers were out and about in the community.

20 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 21 Donna Peacock, Appropriate Adult Volunteer was nominated as the co-founder of the Appropriate Adult scheme. The scheme, which Donna has dedicated hours of her own time to, has been a success, helping to reduce the amount of time officers spend in custody and increasing the safeguarding principles of vulnerable adults in custody.

Emma Bell, Volunteer Police Cadet was nominated for her ongoing commitment and enthusiasm in her role as a cadet. As a senior Cadet she maintains the duty diary, generously gives up hours of her free time to support Cadet events, and uses her initiatives to create opportunities for the Cadets.

The second award is for the ‘Inspirational Citizen award 2019. This award is for the person who is inspirational in their role and who has inspired fellow volunteers, staff, officers and the community through their voluntary work.

HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY The overall winner for this award was Ryan Young, Special Constable. Ryan’s excellent support and enthusiasm Ahead of this year’s National Specials Weekend (May Dr Iain Britton, Senior Researcher at the IPSCJ said: “The NORTHUMBRIA for his role recently saw him become the face of the 31 - June 2), Hertfordshire Constabulary launched a new Hertfordshire Career Pathways project is leading the Special Constable Recruitment campaign. Ryan was way nationally in how Special Constables are supported scheme to help create more opportunities for Special also commended for the work he does to support throughout their volunteering careers, and also how the Constables. POLICE underrepresented groups via his LGBT work, and the impact of Specials can be maximised through involving The Constabulary has been chosen by the Institute them in specialist roles and departments. Special influential role he has had in attracting applicants from the On Saturday 8 June 2019, ’s volunteers LGBT community. for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) to run the Constables bring an amazing range of skills and experience gathered for the annual Volunteers’ Conference, this national pilot of the ‘Career Pathways’ scheme, following a to policing, and this project is such an exciting national year held at Alnwick Castle. Usually home to witches and A certificate of recognition of contribution was awarded to successful pitch to a specialist panel in August 2017. pilot, helping to shine a light for police forces nationally to wizards, on the day, guests were no less magic as the Force learn how to better realise their full potential.” Jason Thompson in acknowledgement of the outstanding celebrated the fantastic contribution and incredible actions work he has produced while on placement with Northumbria The scheme aims to develop more opportunities for career of its volunteers. specials and further expand the integration between the To mark the launch, events were held at Police eadquarters Police. Jason has been exceptional over the past year and regular service and the Special Constabulary. in Welwyn Garden City, attended by Chief Officers, will be a big miss once his placement comes to an end. representatives from the Special Constabulary, IPSCJ and Superintendent Julie Wheatley, who leads the the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Chief Superintendent Sarah Pitt said: “The feedback we’ve Constabulary’s Workforce Development department, said: had so far about the Conference has been great. Obviously “Joining Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary opens up a Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd said: we had a fantastic venue and our Mini Police in particular world of opportunity. We recognise that some applicants “Hertfordshire Constabulary benefits enormously from the got into the magic of things here. already have a definitive view of what they want their vital skills and life experiences that Special Constables bring to our policing operation. This new scheme will volunteer policing career to be, while others don’t yet know “The conference is a great opportunity to show our not only be good for the force but offer exciting new what their preferred role is. In conjunction with the Police volunteers how much they mean to us, and give them the developmental opportunities for our existing special Transformation Fund, we want to offer the best career chance to learn something more about Northumbria Police. constables and attract even more to join.” pathways for Special Constables and enable our volunteer We really did have a great day learning more about our three officers the opportunity to work within specialist units.” Charlie Hall said: “I am really pleased that force priorities and the energy in the room was electric.” Hertfordshire has been chosen to conduct a national pilot The great hall was filled with Police Cadets, Mini Police, Currently, volunteer officers are deployed in the following of the Career Pathways scheme. We’re very fortunate Special Constables, and many Police Support Volunteers teams: Response, Safer Neighbourhood Team, Road to have such a dedicated team of Special Constables in including Cyber Volunteers, Community Speed Watch and Policing Unit, Operational Support Unit and the Warrants Hertfordshire and this pilot aims to deliver more options for the Chaplaincy. and Bail team. them going forward.” The volunteers became detectives for the day and had a The Career Pathways scheme will see this develop to Special Constabulary Chief Officer Mark Kendrew said: crime scene to investigate as part of a table top exercise. further include deployments with: “The role of a Special is a volunteer opportunity like no other. In Hertfordshire, our Specials’ contributions are As part of the day and National Volunteers’ Week, two • The rural team needed and valued by our regular colleagues and the local awards were presented to volunteers who had made an • Op Scorpion (targeting those who commit burglaries, communities they serve. We turn ordinary people into extra exceptional contribution to Northumbria Police. robberies, drug and vehicle-related crime) ordinary Special Constables by developing and rewarding • Case Investigation Team them as they follow their chosen career pathways. Last A Citizen in Policing award was awarded to volunteers • Recruitment year our Specials were inspired to volunteer for 71,000 who have demonstrated pride and dedication throughout • Investigative support – including safeguarding, cyber, hours, enabling them to be involved in something exciting their voluntary service and is an advocate for the services modern slavery and human trafficking and Major Crime and worthwhile, making a real difference in the local provided by policing. Unit. community.”

22 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 23 Greater Manchester Police Merseyside In advance of the weekend on Friday 24th May there was a large deployment of Specials in Liverpool to Operation Castle focussing on knife crime. The event was attended by the Chief Constable and was filmed for a dedicated Chiefs Vlog during Specials weekend. Granada reports also filmed (and featured on 31/5/19 at Granada News Breakfast)

Inspector Welch, Specials Force Lead, hosted a @WeCops twitter chat on Thursday 29th May. This encouraged discussion and debate about the Special Constabulary with the public and other police colleagues.

The officers deployed to many events across the weekend, and throughout Volunteers Week, as well as being deployed for extra shifts at both Liverpool Airport, and the City Centre, to support the Liverpool FC homecoming.

A Reward and Recognition evening for Specials and all Citizens in Policing and their employers took place in Liverpool University Certificates were awarded, as was the ‘Special of the Year’. The , Head of Local Policing and Special Constabulary Chief Officer presided.

GMP had a media plan in place, and case studies were A full media plan was in place, and the Force’s new NORTH WEST REGION tweeted and appeared on Facebook. Keeping with the recruitment video was launched shared on social media ESP theme, a film clip was created with a SC from Trafford platforms. It can be viewed on You Tube via the below link: Council and Council Spokesperson and promoted on Social The North West region had a busy National Specials Cumbria celebrated the remarkable achievements of their Media. youtube.com/watch?v=XI3HTgtz3IM&feature=youtu.be Weekend, including the North West SC Development Day Citizens in Policing at an awards ceremony of 3rd June. which was supported by No 1 Copperpot and the High The Force presented Bronze, Silver and Gold certificate of Sheriffs Trust. Appleby Fair, an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers, service with pin badges across the week to recognise 3, 5, occurred across Specials Weekend; therefore the majority 7 years’ service within the Special Constabulary. There were 56 officers that attended to receive a packed of Special Constables were deployed to this event. programme which included good practice presentations There were planned Operations on each district across the from each force, a presentation from The Force focused on the theme of Employer Supported weekend. on their Central Motorway Patrol Specials, an input from Policing, and the CiP team attended both Sellafield and BAE ASCO and a workshop facilitated by Dr Iain Britton focusing Systems who are ESP partners, and promoted volunteer on the National Specials Strategy. opportunities at their sites. Lancashire

Slido, an audience interaction tool, was used and provided live polls and insights into the day. Cheshire

The region had 469 officers deployed across Specials Weekend undertaking 854 duties and they volunteered 4300 hours across the 3 days. Cumbria

The Chief Constable of Lancashire sent thank you letters to all volunteers. Special Constables had a stand at the Preston Military show and supported the Supercar event at Haughton Tower across the weekend. There were several policing operations that took place and Sergeant Midgely, Specials Force Lead, promoted the Specials via an on-line video on social media.

Each Local Policing Unit had events on to showcase work of Specials in local communities, and Macclesfield Specials deployed to the Tatton Show across the weekend. There was a Volunteers Appreciation event held at their Force Headquarters in Volunteers Week.

24 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 25 SC Jordan Lee Chaplin passed by a person in distress and made the right calls for assistance, jointly saving a life. The person wasn’t known to suffer from mental health issues, and his family thought he was out for a bike ride.

S/Sgt James Briggs trained as a standard response driver SCs responded to reports of a women threatening James was able to attend to harm herself who they located in a parked car a G1 emergency incident in in a rural area. The woman was unconscious and relation to a man reportedly officers provided first aid while an ambulance was harming himself. He attended the incident with SC Ffion called. Unfortunately, the ambulance service could Barry and SC Joe Hurley, both not provide an immediate response and S/Inspector probationary SC’s. First on Lewis took the decision to blue light the woman to the scene, S/Sgt Briggs located nearest hospital. Due to the woman’s serious and the the man struggling to breathe. location of the incident, the actions of this team of He managed to release the officers helped save her life. man and called for an ambulance, whilst acting in a Tutorship capacity for his two probationary SC Special Sergeant Andrew colleagues. The man was later conveyed to UHW and Suter on duty as part of the The Special Constabulary Awards took place on and professionalism demonstrated by Special received treatment for underlying medical conditions. JRU unit in Neath Port Talbot, Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Coed y Mwstwr Hotel, Constabulary officers. S/Sgt Suter attended reports Bridgend. The event was organised and delivered of a man threatening to harm Special Sergeant James entirely by the Special Constabulary including “It is so important to thank officers who are highly himself. S/Sgt Suter calmed Briggs and Special sourcing sponsorship. valued by the Force, and who choose to contribute the man who then proceeded hundreds of hours each year for the benefit of their Constable Oliver Glover into the kitchen offering to attending a burglary call S/ 45 officers from the Special Constabulary attended local communities. I would also thank their families make S/Sgt Suter and the Sgt Briggs and SC Glover with their families and friends to receive Special and friends without whom such achievements would paramedic a cup of tea. S/Sgt a probationary SC came recognition and were awarded for their not have been possible.” Suter’s quick thinking meant across a hit and run which contribution of hours and service and that he followed the man into “As a Special Constabulary, we are all had occurred just before dedication to the Force. the kitchen where he found incredibly proud of each other and our their arrival. A 6 year old girl him brandishing a knife. Without a thought for his own Special Constables throughout England ability to support front line officers. had fallen off her scooter in and Wales are expected to commit to a Forty-five thousand hours were the road. S/Sgt Briggs was safety S/Sgt Suter was able to disarm the man and minimum of 16 hours of volunteer duties volunteered last year to help us do presented with a child with life restrain him until back-up officers arrived. threatening and horrendous per month, which equates to 192 hours exactly that – on behalf of South Wales Western BCU Joint Response Unit the Swansea and per year. Police - thank you.” injuries, but immediately Neath Port Talbot JRU is an initiative that enables joint co-ordinated an appropriate response by calling The contribution of many Special 30 Special Constables were recognised additional units, specialist resources and Ambulance patrol of a special constable and paramedic which Constables in South Wales exceeds this for their contribution of over 300 duty whilst directing SC Glover to administer first aid to the aims to reduce demand on both police and ambulance requirement, volunteering an average hours, 18 Special Constables were injured child. S/Sgt Briggs remained on the scene after resources. Due to the incredible commitment of this of thirty eight hours per month. These recognised for their contribution of the child was conveyed to hospital in order to take team of Special Constables there has been a 20% awards recognise the contribution of officers who over 500 duty hours, and three Special Constables witness statements and begin collecting evidence. reduction in demand in JRU patrols on Friday and have completed over 300 hours, 500 hours and received specials awards for their contribution of over The driver was later arrested and was later sentenced Saturday evenings. 1000 hours over the past year, and offered 7 Special 1000 duty hours this year, that’s 67 hours a month to 3 years in prison and disqualified from driving for Having worked through a series of ‘on-the-job’ Constabulary Chief Officer Commendations. over the required hours. A list of the names can be five years. found on the Awards programme. learning exercises and completing a portfolio of Chief Officer for the Special Constabulary Dr Dale Special Inspector Rob Lewis, Special Constables policing competencies, these awards also recognised Cartwright said: “I am so proud to be able to host Seven officers also received Special Constabulary Joshua Lewis, Emily Worgan and Liam Williams the commitment that 14 officers have shown by these awards to formally recognise the commitment Chief Officer Commendations: on patrol on the Northern BCU SC van – the team of achieving Independent Patrol Status.

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On Saturday 1st June as part of National body armour but with Inspector Miles Bullock CiP Awards 2019 Specials weekend 19 Specials from across working really hard as a water carrier everyone Hampshire Constabulary played host to the 2019 South East Region Special Constable of the Year Warwickshire took part in Operation Beppo was kept hydrated. Regional CiP Awards at their training HQ in on Runner up Alan Rankin-Thorn () based on Corley northbound motorway services. the 9th of June 2019. It was an enjoyable day for all, The Operation was a huge success, showing A total of 59 vehicles were pulled off the topped off with Hampshire Constabulary Sax quartet South East Region Police Support Volunteer Team of how Special Constables can run an operation accompanying the guests whilst they enjoyed the motorway by colleagues from OPU which the Year Winner Community SpeedWatch with support, and it was great to see the reception afterwards. resulted in 13 traffic offence reports, 2 tax (Hampshire) seamless team work between the Regulars and issues, 8 HORT/1, 5 Special Constabulary Superintendent Russell South East Region Police Support Volunteer Team the Specials. Morrison welcomed the guests to Netley and vehicle seizures and one of the Year Runner up Community Events Team introduced ACC Scott Chilton who opened the vehicle being taken to a Over the whole of National (Surrey) weighbridge that turned ceremony and presented awards to winners and Specials weekend a total runners up. There were seven award categories out to be 1.1 tonne over South East Region Volunteer Police Cadets Team of of 23 officers took part covering the Special Constabulary, Police Support weight. Part of this the Year Winner Woking Unit (Surrey) completing 267 hours. The Volunteers and Police Volunteer Cadets schemes. operation also included a community engagement aspect where theme of National Specials Weekend this year South East Region Police Support Volunteer of the South East Region Volunteer Police Cadets Team of discussions were held regarding child car seats was Employer Supported Policing (ESP) and of Year Winner Steve O’Connell (Sussex) the Year Runner up Unit (Hampshire) and the legal requirements surrounding who and those officers who took part over the weekend South East Region Police Support Volunteer of the South East Region Special Constabulary Team of the when they are needed. 14 work for companies who have signed up for Year Runner Up Hilary Johnson (Surrey) Year Winner The Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and support ESP. Team (Surrey) Support and guidance was on hand for South East Region Volunteer Police Cadet of the Year the Special Constables from Rugby SNT, Winner Rosie Currie-Rogers (Surrey) South East Region Special Constabulary Team of the Warwickshire Police’s vehicle examiner, OPU Year Runner up Country Watch Team (Hampshire) (cars and motorbikes), Fillongley Garage and South East Region Volunteer Police Cadet of the Year Runner up Emily John (Hampshire) PPT in standby at Nuneaton should any arrests South East Region Special Constabulary Team of be made. The support given to all the Specials South East Region Volunteer Cadet Leader of the Year the Year Runner up Special Constable Professional was excellent as there were occasions when Winner Laura Woods (Surrey) development Team (Sussex) we came across issues that had not been faced before. It was an excellent learning opportunity South East Region Volunteer Cadet Leader of the Year The event was closed by Mr Michael Lane, PCC Runner Up Abi Biddulph (Hampshire) and was enthusiastically undertaken by all the for Hampshire and the , who told the Specials in attendance. It was a blisteringly hot South East Region Special Constable of the Year volunteers how much they were appreciated and that day to be stood outside in black uniform and Winner Jennette Wherry (Hampshire) there efforts were valued by all within policing.

28 SPECIAL IMPACT ISSUE 35 ISSUE 35 SPECIAL IMPACT 29 Despite Specials Weekend 2019 falling on a peak holiday period Staffordshire Staffordshire Specials contributed a huge 826 hours to the event. Police Chief Superintendent Jeff At the end of Volunteers Week West Yorkshire Moore, Head of Neighbourhood This year the focus was on As part of Specials Weekend Police had a World Triathlon series in Leeds with and Partnerships said: “Our Roads Policing and fell in line with celebrated Staffordshire Police’s initiative 52 Specials, together with Cadets, supporting Special Constables give up the 240 Specials who give ‘Known as Operation Lightning’; the event. This was the 4th year a Specials led their time voluntarily to make up their time to help us keep the new collaborative approach operation worked the World Triathlon. T/DCC Russ our communities safer on a will work to reduce the number communities safe on a weekly Foster and Superintendent Jackie Marsh came to daily basis and Staffordshire of deaths and serious injuries on basis. welcome the volunteers for the triathlon. Police is extremely grateful the roads of Staffordshire and to disrupt and deter criminals use of for the excellent support. The the road network. numbers of hours they give us is invaluable. Our Specials are During the Specials Weekend part of our team and we would Staffordshire Specials reported 22 drivers for offences such as continue to encourage anyone excess speed and no insurance. interested in policing or making A total of 6 arrests were made by a difference in the communities Special officers including 2 for in Staffordshire to consider Drink or Drug Drive. joining such an exciting and They also seized 7 vehicles for rewarding role.” no insurance or tax. A total of 41 vehicles were stopped and A large number of our Specials documents checked at total of 12 were involved in road crime/ roadside check points throughout road safety operations and the weekend. one of the Specials joined Kent All this was in addition to the It was nice to bump into Jess Learmonth again on Specials over the weekend normal line of business duties the day – 1 year apart 2018-2019 observing how their fast roads such as Anti-social behaviour course was run. patrols, night time economy duties Across Specials Weekend including licensing checks. volunteers carried out road safety work focused on drink In a first for Staffordshire, this year’s Specials Weekend also driving, aiming to reduce saw the Senior Leadership team the number of deaths on arrange and conduct interviews Staffordshire’s roads. Special for a cohort of new prospective Constables from the Rural and Special Constables. This strategy Wildlife team were engaged is designed to alleviate the pressure from HR teams and with local communities whilst ensure consistent recruitment other Specials helped response throughout the year. teams across the County.

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