Humberside Police encourage those who ‘want to give back to the community’ to join their Special Constabulary

Humberside Police have launched a brand-new campaign to encourage more people - with a desire to make a difference and give something back to the community - to join their Special Constabulary.

Humberside Police have launched a brand-new campaign on January 1 to encourage more people with a desire to make a difference and give something back to the community to volunteer with them and join our Special Constabulary.

The Special Constables provide a crucial service across the whole of the Humberside Police[1] force area. They have the same powers and responsibilities as full- and part-time, paid officers. The role of a Special Constable means that no two days are the same, from arresting wanted people, patrolling community events to attending emergency incidents.

Deputy Chief Constable David Marshall[2], leader of the campaign, said: "Our Special Constables volunteer in their own time, and come from all walks of life, and all different vocations, bringing a whole host of different skills and life experiences to the force. "That being said, they all have something in common, and that's to do something meaningful, protect the most vulnerable, make a difference and ultimately give something back to the communities in which they live and work too. "Whilst joining us in this capacity is a fantastic opportunity to gain a real-world insight into what it's like to be a Police Officer, we're also looking for people who want to forge a long-term career with us as a Special Constable too.

"It takes a certain drive and commitment, and our Special Constables can also work their way up through a rank structure to become Special Sergeants, Chief Inspectors, Superintendents, and even a member of the Chief Officer team as a Special Chief Officer. "This means you can fulfil a lifelong volunteer career with us here at Humberside Police, whilst also building a career as a banker, stay-at-home parent, offshore wind technician, project manager, bus driver, teacher, engineer, and everything in between!"