Neil Hamilton, MS for Mid & West Wales, and Leader of UKIP Wales is urging his constituents to help make a difference in their community.
Mr Hamilton, a member of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs committee, is backing a campaign by Dyfed-Powys Police to recruit more Special Constables.
He said:
“During these unprecedented times, as we cope with Covid, it is more important than ever that we all work together to keep our communities safe.
“Dyfed- Powys Police is now looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join them and I would call on anyone interested in becoming a Special Constable to apply.
“I have nothing but admiration for volunteers who give up their time to help within their communities and this is a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons, learn new skills and gain invaluable experiences of life.
“A Special Constable attends incidents alongside regular police officers and is a valued and supported member of the police family. It is also a great way of giving something back to your community in your spare time.”
Special Constables are volunteer police officers who wear the same uniform, carry the same equipment and hold the same powers of arrest as regular police officer colleagues. They create a link between the police and local communities.
They come from all walks of life and are local people from varied backgrounds and all sections of the communities, including teachers, farmers and students.
Whether bringing up a family, studying, retired or in part/full time employment, Special Constables are an integral part of the policing family. They actively contribute to giving something back to the community.
Working as a Special Constable can be done alongside other employment, studying or in retirement. You can use your experience from your work and personal life to provide a different perspective and way of looking at some of our policing challenges.
To apply you must be physically fit with good interpersonal skills and the self-confidence to deal with a wide variety of people.
You must be able to commit to 16 hours service every month, four hours per week, and be available to attend an initial training course. The closing date is midday, Monday March 22
Take the test using the link below to access further information and see if you are up to the challenge: https://www.ncalt.com/pre-join/index.html. Any queries in relation to Special Constables, email Dyfed-Powys Police recruitment team: on workforceplanningteam@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk.
