Do special constables have ranks?

There is no basis in law for ranks or grades for special constables. As such there is no equivalency of a regular police sergeant versus a special police sergeant for example. A special constable who is a higher rank or grade has no additional powers or opportunities in the same way as a regular officer.

Is a Special Constable a police officer?

Special Constables are volunteers but have the same powers as police officers. Find out about police recruitment, eligibility, pay and expenses or volunteering with the police.

Can special constables get promoted?

Some forces have grades within the Specials unit so volunteers can be promoted within the ranks. As with regulars, promotion is achieved through good performance, dedication to duty and evidence of leadership qualities.

How many special constables are in the Met?

The service was created over 180 years ago under the Special Constables Act 1831. As of November 2021 it consists of 1,832 officers, making it the largest in the UK.

What powers does a special constable have?

Specials wear the same uniform and have the same powers and responsibilities as regular police officers and enjoy a variety of roles and carry out duties such as:

• responding to 999 calls.
• foot and vehicle patrols.
• priority anti-crime initiatives.
• working in schools to provide advice on safety and crime.

How much does a special constable earn?

The highest salary for a Special Constable in London Area is £53,419 per year. What is the lowest salary for a Special Constable in London Area? The lowest salary for a Special Constable in London Area is £24,076 per year.

What roles can special constables do?

Improve public confidence and support victims by detecting and investigating crime. Improve communication with communities by providing an important link between them. Assist the force with many aspects of policing, from high-visibility patrols to traffic operations, counter-terrorism and community safety.

What do special police constables do?

Assisting at the scene of • accidents, fires or incidents – helping control situations, ensuring people are safe. Providing security and crowd • control at major public events – preventing injuries and disorder. Carrying out high-visibility foot • patrols to deter and detect criminals.

How much does a Special Constable earn?

Do special constables carry Tasers?

Tasers and firearms Special constables are currently deemed ineligible to be issued with CEDs (Tasers) or firearms.

Do special constables have warrant cards?

All types of police are issued warrant cards, as it is proof of attestation. As such, even national special police forces are given warrant cards – such as the British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, or Royal Military Police.

What is the Metropolitan Special Constabulary?

The Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) is a contingent of part-time volunteer police officers and is attached to most Borough Operational Command Units. The MSC has its own internal rank structure.

What is the rank of a chief officer in the met?

The Chief officers rank covers all senior ranks as well as Special Constables covering all special constable ranks. Met officers, alongside British Transport Police on ‘mutual aid’, at a G20 protest in 2009. Armed DPG police officers. Downing Street gates, 2014

Do we need a Special Constabulary rank structure?

National surveys of attrition of the Special Constabulary demonstrate that a Special Constabulary rank structure is critical to maintaining the supervision and support that enables and encourages Special Constables to give their free time to policing. However, forces regularly question the need for these structures.

What are the different ranks in the MPs?

The MPS uniformed officer rank structure, with shoulder badge features, is as follows: Special Constable (SC or MSC): an SC Crown, Divisional Call Sign and Shoulder Number Police Constable (PC): Divisional Call Sign and Shoulder Number Sergeant (Sgt or PS): Three pointing-down chevrons above Divisional Call Sign and Shoulder Number.