NottsPolice FOR EXTERNAL PUBLICATION Published: Wednesday 1st March 2017. Welcome to the 18th edition of the CiPD Newsletter. This edition of the Newsletter covers the months of January and February 2017. This edition covers the moment that individual Special Constables went above and beyond the call of duty as they rushed to the scene of unfolding incidents off-duty as well as the on-going support that Specials have provided during Force operations and initiatives. Also includes: The announcement recruitment opening for more Specials, a story from the Chief Constable reflecting on his time as a volunteer officer, the moment the City Cadets rolled-out their first phase of their ‘Community Project’, an update from the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and much, much more. CiPD NEWSLETTER | EDITION 17 | JAN – FEB 2017 Special Constabulary (1/5) PC Nigel Hoodless | Specials Co-ordinator NottsSpecials Citizens in Policing Newsletter | Edition 18 | Jan – Feb 2017 Special Constables provide 92-hours additional support during City Centre traffic operation: On Saturday 21 January, eight Special Constables from across the Force provided an additional 92-hours of operational support to the organisation as they led an ongoing traffic operation across Nottingham City Centre. Operation Flicker is a dedicated operation that focuses on clamping down on Road Traffic Offences and anti-social behaviour across the city centre and sees the Stock image: Special Constables lead clamp-down volunteer police officers working alongside operation across Nottingham City Centre. the local neighbourhood policing team and partnership agencies to identify and tackle such offences. The operation has been running since March 2016 and has led to several arrests and action being taken against those committing offences in the City. During the night of action, the volunteer officers found themselves dealing with a wide variety of incidents and offences. In all the team issued 13 Traffic Offence Reports for an array of offences, seized two vehicles, issued a roadside cannabis warning and seized drugs, made two arrests (one on suspicion of drink driving and another on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance), conducted a section-18 search of an address, conducted one interview in custody, supported the Night Time Economy Team by attending 9 emergency calls for help, conducted eight stop and searches, submitted several intelligence reports and seized two taxi licence plates at the request of their community protection colleagues. PCSO Matt Mason, who set up and runs the operation, commended the officers for their efforts. He said: “The Operation was set up following complaints from local businesses concerned for the safety of the public during busy Night Time Economy periods.” “The operation continues to produce results as each month passes, which is testament to the hard work of all the Special Constables who have taken part. I would personally like to thank all those involved and look forward to working alongside more of the Force’s volunteer officers in the future.” Operation Flicker is set to run at least once per month throughout 2017 as the Force seeks to reduce such activities taking place, making the City Centre a more safer and enjoyable place to visit. Find out more: For frequent updates in relation to Operation Flicker, head to Twitter and search for our dedicated Hashtag: #OpFlicker Find out how #YouCanMakeADifferenceToo: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/volunteer Special Constabulary (2/5) PC Nigel Hoodless | Specials Co-ordinator NottsSpecials Citizens in Policing Newsletter | Edition 18 | Jan – Feb 2017 Special Constable rushes to scene of City Centre road traffic collision: On Monday 30 January, an off-duty Special Constable rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision in Nottingham City Centre whilst going about his personal business. Special Constable Kieran Loftus was Special Constable Kieran Loftus rushes to the scene of city- centre traffic collision. departing a bus on his way to his University studies when he noticed an incident unfolding, which transpired to be a collision between two busses on George Street at the junction of Upper Parliament Street. Kieran wasted no time and sprung straight into action – first establishing whether there had been any casualties and providing scene management until additional resources had arrived. Speaking after the incident, Kieran said: “I saw what I believed to be an incident unfolding as I departed a bus to head to my University studies. I then instantly established that there had been a collision between two busses and instinctively began taking charge of the situation.” “My priority was to establish if there were any casualties – which fortunately there was one with very minor injuries. I then began managing the scene by obtaining witness details before liaising with colleagues who later arrived.” Kieran who volunteers with the Force in his spare time is currently being tutored in the Mansfield area by his Tutor Constable, PC Adam Pace. PC Pace added: “This incident not only highlights Kieran’s quick development but also the commitment that police officers show day in and out, both on and off duty.” Special Constable recruitment opens: On Friday 10 February, the Force officially announced the opening of recruitment for more Special Constables – the first recruitment round of the year. Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers, who have the same powers, perform the same duties and wear the same uniform and regular, full-time Police Constables. Anyone who wishes to find out more about the role, and apply, can do so by visiting the Force’s website: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/Specials Special Constable Recruitment closes on Friday 10 March 2017. Find out how #YouCanMakeADifferenceToo: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/volunteer Special Constabulary (3/5) PC Nigel Hoodless | Specials Co-ordinator NottsSpecials Citizens in Policing Newsletter | Edition 18 | Jan – Feb 2017 Constable speaks of his experiences as a Special Constable: The Force’s highest-ranking police officer has shared the story of how he fell in-love with a career in policing after starting as a volunteer Special Constable – and is now urging anyone who thinks they could become Nottinghamshire Police’s ‘special someone’ to apply to join the Force during the latest recruitment period. Nottinghamshire Police’s new Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, began his policing career as a volunteer Special Constable with Cheshire Police in 1992 while completing his University studies. He joined the Cheshire force as a Police Constable in 1994 and went on to serve in a variety of uniformed and detective roles within the National Crime Squad, West Yorkshire Police and Gwent Police before becoming Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police on 1 February 2017. Chief Constable Craig Guildford on his time as a Special. “I come from a policing family and, to be honest, had always wanted to join the army” he said. “But after speaking to a friend who was a Special Constable in another force, it piqued my interest. I started volunteering and, honestly, I never looked back.” “I volunteered whenever I could around my studies and soon got plenty of experiences of making arrests, breaking-up fights, roads policing and giving evidence at court. I remember it being daunting when I first started but they are experiences that stick with you.” “My time as a Special Constable completely changed my career choice. I applied to become a ‘regular’ officer in my third year at University in 1994 and began training two weeks after I finished my course.” Special Constables are volunteer police officers who hold the same powers as regular Police Constables and work alongside uniformed officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and help support the work of their detective colleagues. “Volunteers have an absolutely essential part to play in modern day policing” added the Force’s Chief Constable. “In Nottinghamshire Police alone, we have volunteers working in a range of roles, from Special Constables working alongside officers on the front-line and volunteers working behind the scenes to our ‘next generation’ who now join our policing family from the age of 13 as Police Cadets” “During my time as a Special Constable, I served alongside people who worked in the postal service, as nurses, farmers, health service workers and even a chief executive for a local authority. Some people were looking to join full-time but the majority wanted to give a little something back to the community they lived in. In my view that’s what makes the Special Constabulary so good as it’s a complete mix of different experiences, backgrounds, cultures and ages.” “The varied skills and experiences that our volunteers offer really does help to improve how we protect the communities we serve by working alongside our officers and staff to further our knowledge, understanding and capabilities in so many areas of our work.” “My time as a Special Constable helped me to decide that a career in policing was what I wanted to do and I couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone who thinks they can make a difference in their community – even if they have no immediate plans to join the police full-time.” Find out how #YouCanMakeADifferenceToo: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/volunteer Special Constabulary (4/5) PC Nigel Hoodless | Specials Co-ordinator NottsSpecials Citizens in Policing Newsletter | Edition 18 | Jan – Feb 2017 Rural Special Constables record fishing rod licence checks in clamp-down operation: On Saturday 4 February, members of the Force’s Rural Special Constables joined forces with the Environment Agency, the Angling Trust and local voluntary bailiffs to conduct a fishing enforcement operation across the county. The 15-strong team visited a number of areas across the county, including Winthorpe, Newark, Gunthorpe Hazelford, Lowdham and Collingham – carrying out high visibility patrols and checking a record-number of fishing rod licences; a total of 167 checks were carried out.