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Special People Special Skills Special Constables. Special Constables Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray. Welcome. Grampian Police An overview. 1975 - Amalgamation of Aberdeen City Police and SNECC 3253 square miles & 520 000 people
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Special People Special Skills Special Constables
Special Constables Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray Welcome
Grampian PoliceAn overview 1975 - Amalgamation of Aberdeen City Police and SNECC 3253 square miles & 520 000 people Royalty Protection & Oil Industry 1450 Police Officers 163 Special Constables 885 Support Staff 30 Cadets
“To promote well-being and safety in our communities. To provide excellent, visible, accessible services. To enhance the quality of life of all those we serve.” Our Mission
Transparency Integrity Accountability Responsibility Impartiality Our Values
Public Satisfaction & Community Focus Community Well Being, Road Casualty Reduction, National Security, Child Protection Serious & Violent Crime, Controlled Drugs, Offender Management, Criminal Justice Corporate Governance, Develop Staff Potential Our Priorities
What do we do? • 172 958 incidents • 59 804 ‘999’ calls • 497 000 calls to the Service Centre • 27 000 calls evaluated by the service centre • 353 complaints against the police
Trained volunteer Works alongside and complements the regular officers Performs Police duty at times to suit the individual Can be sent to any call a regular officer could attend What is a Special Constable?
1997 Review 2003 – Special Constables Coordinator and ACPOS Policing Priorities Duty hours increased by 85% Roads policing, training weekends, passport, best practice shared, Recent Developments
Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray What kind of person joins the Specials?
Statement Taking – theory & practice Road Traffic Checks Investigation of Serious Crimes Child Protection & Vulnerable Persons Practical Exercises – arrest & detention Giving Evidence in Court Training Weekend at the Scottish Police College Open and Distance Learning Ongoing Training
3 levels of commitment Gold, Silver, Bronze Personal Development Ongoing Training CSR Schemes Grampian Police has it’s own Employer Support Scheme, operating at Gold level The Employer Support Partnership
Training and personal development Improved communication skills, dealing with conflict, decision making, team working, assertiveness, self confidence Broader horizons, insights to sectors of society that would not otherwise be seen Positive advertising Corporate Social Responsibility Schemes All at no cost to the individual or employer Improved policing and public reassurance Benefits
Application Form and Additional Questions Background Checks Entrance test – English Language paper Medical & eyesight test Selection Day – fitness test and interview Recruitment Process