To give you an idea of the time commitment needed to train to become a Special, a sample programme is outlined in our download area. Training is a vital part of becoming a Special Constable.

Due to the volume of information that is delivered in the training, all student officers will have to complete the full training course. If a student is unavailable for the sessions, they may have to retake the course.

Foundation level 1 subjects include:

• organisational structure
• role of the constable
• human rights
• powers of arrest
• diversity
• the caution and its use
• dealing with the public/making an arrest
• health and safety
• crime scene preservation, crime scene reporting
• the judicial system
• stop and search powers
• preventive offences
• police communications
• domestic violence
• dealing with motorists
• anti-social behaviour

Knowledge checks are used throughout the course and students will have tutorials to assess and discuss progress.

For more information on dates and course content, please visit our download page.

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