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This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) details the procedures for: the allowances available to a member of the Special Constabulary.

This SOP outlines the procedures for the use of ASP Tactical Baton.

This protocol outlines how the force will recognise and reward individuals who perform their duties to an exceptional standard and provides managers with a range of options with which to recognise exceptional performance. In addition it will inform managers and supervisors of their role in recognising the effort and achievements of Kent Police employees and how they will ensure that everyone, in whatever role they perform, feels valued by the force.

This Standard Operating Procedure details the procedures for: the standards and duties of a Special Constable the deployment of Special Constables

Essex Police and Kent Police recognise the benefit of a diverse workforce, including the valuable skills and experience of older staff.

This protocol applies to police officers, police staff and members of the special constabulary for both Essex and Kent Police services, irrespective of their role within the organisation.

This SOP outlines the requirements for Personal Safety Training (PST) for officers and staff across the whole organisation, in accordance with the College of Policing (COP) Guidance on PST.

This policy ensures a robust system is in place to enable the command and control of Major and Critical Incidents at any time.

This protocol details the process to be followed if an issue has been identified concerning performance and/or attendance. It applies to all police officers who have passed their probation up to and including Chief Superintendents, as well as members of the Special Constabulary. Whilst reference to Performance Regulations 2012 relate to Special Constables, reference to PDRs, Pension Regulations and Pay increments, relate to police officers only.

This Standard Operating Procedure details the procedures for: The recruitment of Special Constables; The training of Special Constables; The Employer Supported Policing Scheme.