Training
As a special constable you will have the same powers as regular Northumbria police officers. You will be provided with a thorough training package which covers the many aspects of police work you will carry out.
Special constables receive 144 hours of taught classroom based training and are expected to complete additional home study. The training will be held over 12 Wednesday evenings (6pm to 10pm) and 12 Saturdays (8am to 4pm). The programme involves 2 exams which you will be required to pass so you should build in study time for this.
After successful completion of your training you will be formally appointed as a special constable at an Attestation Ceremony.
The course will start on either a Wednesday evening or a Saturday and will involve training in:
You need to be sure you can commit to this training when considering if this is a volunteer role for you.
Training will continue whilst working with Northumbria Police as a special constable.
Special constables receive 144 hours of taught classroom based training and are expected to complete additional home study. The training will be held over 12 Wednesday evenings (6pm to 10pm) and 12 Saturdays (8am to 4pm). The programme involves 2 exams which you will be required to pass so you should build in study time for this.
After successful completion of your training you will be formally appointed as a special constable at an Attestation Ceremony.
The course will start on either a Wednesday evening or a Saturday and will involve training in:
- Professional Standards
- Self Defence
- First Aid
- ICT
- Legislation
- Powers, Policies and Procedures
You need to be sure you can commit to this training when considering if this is a volunteer role for you.
Training will continue whilst working with Northumbria Police as a special constable.
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