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Special Constables

Many people are of the understanding that the Special Constabulary is a relatively new organisation. In fact the idea of the people policing themselves can be dated back to the 13 Century.

As far back as 1673 Charles II passed an act of parliament that said that any citizen may be sworn in as a constable on a temporary basis to deal with threats of disorder.

The Special Constabulary in its current format has recently celebrated it 175th anniversary and although the types of duties that officers have been involved in have changed over that period, the ethos of members of the public assisting their local constabulary with the policing of their local community has remained the same. 

How do I join?

Though you are in principal a volunteer, Humberside Police is not in a position to take everyone who applies. Therefore, there are a number of assessments that you will need to go through in order for you to demonstrate that you have the basic skills required to become a Special Constable.

The Application Form 

The first thing you will need to do is to obtain an Application Form. This can be done by calling 01482 808172 and leaving all your contact details.

The application form is a vital part of the recruitment process. It is the first real contact that the Force will have with you and it gives you the opportunity to tell us about yourself, your skills and your interests.

Your application will be papersifted by a member of staff who will look at the general presentation, spelling and punctuation as well as what you have written about yourself. It is therefore essential that you spend as much time as possible on your application form in order that you don’t fall at the first hurdle.