Sign up for a special event

6 December 2011

The final Special recruitment evening for 2011 may have taken place but Suffolk's Special Constabulary team are already thinking ahead to 2012 and planning to hold two evenings in Framlingham to encourage volunteers to sign up.

The first of the two recruitment events will be held on Wednesday 18 January at The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EZ, so if you are interested in finding out more visit www.suffolk.police.uk , where you can get further information, or call Mick Mann on 01473 613638 or email mick.mann@suffolk.pnn.police.uk to register your interest.

Suffolk's Special Constabulary are a team of dedicated volunteers who work alongside regular paid police officers to help keep our communities safe.

Special Constables come from all walks of life and backgrounds. Many have full-time jobs and family commitments but still find the time to give something back by volunteering to assist with policing the county. Others see volunteering as a chance to make new friends and learn new skills, perhaps in advance of applying to become a full-time officer or just to boost their CV. Either way being a Special Constable can be challenging, rewarding and interesting and you get to play an important role in keeping Suffolk residents safe.

To join you should be 18 or over and have the ability to think on your feet, work as part of a team and keep cool in difficult situations, but there is no need for formal qualifications and full training is given.

Once up and running you will be out patrolling, dealing with incidents and assisting in catching those responsible for committing crime. You may also get involved in event policing, such as local carnivals, help carry out drug warrants and will become a valued member of a local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

The recruitment evenings at Framlingham - the second of which will be held in May - will give anyone living or working in the Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Southwold, Leiston, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham, Woodbridge or Framlingham area the chance to find out more - there is no obligation and you will have the chance to talk to some of those who already volunteer.