Appeal for specials launched
SOUTH Yorkshire Police is continuing its drive to recruit more volunteers as special constables.
Numbers have risen from 273 to 410 since the campaign began in June, 2013.
The target is 650 by June, 2015.
Specials have the same powers as regular officers. They receive the same training and each have their own mentor.
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Hide AdSupt Neil Thomas said: “We now have more specials in force than we have ever had before.
“We welcome applications from a wide variety of backgrounds and age groups, to reflect the diverse communities we serve.”
Applicants should be 18 to 65 years old, able to work 16 hours a month and be living, working or studying in South Yorkshire. Call 0114 219 7000 or visit www.southyorks.police.uk/specials.