Specials

The Special Constabulary are a group of people who volunteer to work with the Police. They are commonly known as ‘Specials’.

Specials work alongside police officers and help solve local policing problems. They may go on patrol with them and will often attend events, like football matches, where a large number of people in uniform are needed to make sure the public are kept safe.

Just like police officers, Specials can work during the day or night. The hours that a Special works will depend on what else they have planned. Many Specials have full time jobs as well as volunteering to work with the Police.

To become a Special you have to:

• Live or work in Norfolk
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be in good health and be reasonably fit
• Be of good character
• Meet the force eyesight standards.

 

If you were born outside the UK there are also rules for which you would need check with the Special Recruitment Team.

 

Want to know more?

For more information about the Special Constabulary in Norfolk, please visit the main Special Constabulary webpage on the Norfolk Police website.