1. ......... Special People Special Skills Special Constables Special People Special Skills Special Constables

2. ......... Welcome Special Constables Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray Special Constables Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray

3. ......... Grampian Police An 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 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

4. ......... “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

5. ......... Transparency Integrity Accountability Responsibility Impartiality Transparency Integrity Accountability Responsibility Impartiality Our Values

6. ......... Our Priorities 1. Public Satisfaction & Community Focus 2. Community Well Being, Road Casualty Reduction, National Security, Child Protection 3. Serious & Violent Crime, Controlled Drugs, Offender Management, Criminal Justice 4. Corporate Governance, Develop Staff Potential 1. Public Satisfaction & Community Focus 2. Community Well Being, Road Casualty Reduction, National Security, Child Protection 3. Serious & Violent Crime, Controlled Drugs, Offender Management, Criminal Justice 4. Corporate Governance, Develop Staff Potential

7. ......... Our Geography

8. ......... What do we do? 1. 172 958 incidents 2. 59 804 ‘999’ calls 3. 497 000 calls to the Service Centre 4. 27 000 calls evaluated by the service centre 5. 353 complaints against the police 1. 172 958 incidents 2. 59 804 ‘999’ calls 3. 497 000 calls to the Service Centre 4. 27 000 calls evaluated by the service centre 5. 353 complaints against the police

9. ......... What is a Special Constable? 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 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

10. ......... Recent Developments 1997 Review 2003 – Special Constables Coordinator and ACPOS Policing Priorities Duty hours increased by 85% Roads policing, training weekends, passport, best practice shared, 1997 Review 2003 – Special Constables Coordinator and ACPOS Policing Priorities Duty hours increased by 85% Roads policing, training weekends, passport, best practice shared,

11. ......... What kind of person joins the Specials? Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray Mike Flaherty Jennifer Forster Jenna Strain Irene Strang Lewis Murray

12. ......... What qualities do Specials need?

13. ......... Initial Training

14. ......... Statement Taking – theory & practice Statement Taking – theory & practice Road Traffic Checks Road Traffic Checks Investigation of Serious Crimes Investigation of Serious Crimes Child Protection & Vulnerable Persons Child Protection & Vulnerable Persons Practical Exercises – arrest & detention Practical Exercises – arrest & detention Giving Evidence in Court Giving Evidence in Court Training Weekend at the Scottish Police College Training Weekend at the Scottish Police College Open and Distance Learning Open and Distance Learning Ongoing Training

15. ......... 3 levels of commitment 3 levels of commitment Gold, Silver, Bronze Gold, Silver, Bronze Personal Development Personal Development Ongoing Training Ongoing Training CSR Schemes CSR Schemes Grampian Police has it’s own Employer Support Scheme, operating at Gold level Grampian Police has it’s own Employer Support Scheme, operating at Gold level The Employer Support Partnership

16. ......... Benefits Training and personal development Training and personal development Improved communication skills, dealing with conflict, decision making, team working, assertiveness, self confidence 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 Broader horizons, insights to sectors of society that would not otherwise be seen Positive advertising Positive advertising Corporate Social Responsibility Schemes Corporate Social Responsibility Schemes All at no cost to the individual or employer All at no cost to the individual or employer Improved policing and public reassurance Improved policing and public reassurance

17. ......... Recruitment Process Application Form and Additional Questions Background Checks Entrance test – English Language paper Medical & eyesight test Selection Day – fitness test and interview Application Form and Additional Questions Background Checks Entrance test – English Language paper Medical & eyesight test Selection Day – fitness test and interview

18. ......... Any questions?