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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
In this scenario, I have to question why they're doing it then. It's not that I don't understand voluntary work - but law enforcement? I'm not convinced.
If more police officers in a community support role is needed, fund it, and pay people to do it properly. Otherwise it's just going to be used by people who want to tell people they're a police officer when they are not. Like HCA's calling themselves "nurses" on Social Media.
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I suppose you could question why anyone would do anything for free then or voluntary?
It's not a community support role as such, unless you're thinking of PCSOs... although you could say any service within the emergency service is community support.
Special constables are police officers though, they just don't get paid for it. That's the only difference. Doesn't make you not a police officer.
I have heard of lots of specials then becoming paid officers so I suppose for some they might use it to test the waters. I already have a career so it would be another social outlay and purpose. ...although I do have huge reservations about applying.
Maybe people also want to make a difference and do something that they would genuinly find exciting. I would imagine it's a job that isn't always the same.