Under-represented groups encouraged to apply for volunteer policing

Special police constables are volunteer police officers who work alongside regular officers to police their communities. SPC Maria, from Dorset Police special constabulary, joined neighbourhood policing team PC Dominic on Friday, April 25. The pair, along with others from their teams, took part in foot patrols as part of Operation Fireglow in Bournemouth town centre.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police special constabulary said: “We aim to build our workforce to reflect the rich diversity and complexities of our communities by attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people. “We are currently under-represented by women (in police constable, detective constable and special constable roles), people who are Black, Asian or of ethnic heritage, and people who are disabled or neurodiverse. “If you fall within one of these under-represented groups, our Positive Action Team can provide support ahead of a recruitment process.



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