The search is about to begin for Special Police Constables in Newtown and throughout the area.
Dyfed-Powys Police is opening recruitment for Special Constables on Monday, 8 July.
"Specials are volunteer police officers who have the same powers as regular officers," said a Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson.
"They go on foot and car patrol, can be sent to incidents ranging from antisocial behaviour and criminal damage, to public disorder and assaults, and have the power of arrest.
"The only difference between Specials and regular officers is that the time they give to the force – a minimum of 16 hours a month – is voluntary."
Dyfed-Powys Police has a team of Specials who come from all walks of life and fit their volunteer work around full-time positions and family lives. The one thing they have in common is their passion for keeping their communities safe.
Applicants must submit an online application form, pass a medical and vetting and fitness test, and complete an initial training course.
This is followed up by training once a month on Specials’ respective divisions where their knowledge is built upon. They are accompanied by regular officers until they have completed their workbooks – usually after a year – when they achieve independent patrol status.
If you’re interested in applying but would like to find out more before taking the plunge, email Citizens in Policing Coordinator Adele Jones on volunteers@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk.
Photo: Chief Constable Mark Collins with Special Inspector Giles George
