Chapter 5: The role of the citizen within the legal system - Special constable

Question 1

Special constable

Answer 1

A special constable is a trained volunteer who:
1. Works with
2. Supports
their local police

Question 2

A special constable is a trained volunteer who works with and supports their local police.
Where can special constables come from?

Answer 2

Special constables can come from any walk of life

Question 3

A special constable is a trained volunteer who works with and supports their local police.
How long do they volunteer for?

Answer 3

Special constables volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours a week to their local police force

Question 4

Once they have completed their training, special constables what?

Answer 4

Once they have completed their training, special constables:

1. Have the same powers as regular police officers
2. Wear a similar uniform

Question 5

Traditionally, what have special constables not received?

Answer 5

Traditionally, special constables have not received payment for their work

Question 6

Traditionally, special constables have not received payment for their work.
However, what do a small number of forces have?

Answer 6

A small number of forces have a system under which special constables are given an allowance in return for specific commitments

Question 7

Traditionally, special constables have not received payment for their work.
A small number of forces have a system under which special constables are given an allowance in return for specific commitments.
Describe the uniform and expenses

Answer 7

1. The uniform is provided free

2. Expenses will be paid

Question 8

In 2015, how many special constables were there in the UK?

Answer 8

In 2015, there were over 16,000 special constables in the UK