2021/24566 - Special Constabulary Information

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How many Special Constables do you currently have in your Force?

Does your force allow Special Constables to be based or posted within Roads Policing or your local equivalent traffic department?

If yes, how many Special Constables are based on Roads Policing or your local equivalent traffic department?

Does your force offer your Special Constables Standard Response driving training?

If yes, how many Special Constables in your force are currently Standard Response trained? 

If applicable, what is the eligibility/selection criteria to apply for or be selected for a Standard Response driving course?

Does your force offer your Special Constables the opportunity to become Advanced Driving trained?

If yes, how many Special Constables are currently Advanced Driving trained?

If applicable, what is the eligibility/selection criteria to apply or be selected for an Advanced Driving course?

Does your force offer Special Constables the opportunity to be trained in Initial Phase Pursuit (IPP)?

If yes, how many Special Constables are currently IPP trained?

If applicable, what is the eligibility/selection criteria apply for or be selected for an IPP course?

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