In the Netherlands they have similar jobs. They are called “Handhavers”. From what I have seen they are officers without firearms. Recently there are again similar jobs in Saskatoon, Canada. (Where we live now). I will support them if needed.
It's a fantastic thing to do, especially for black/minority ethnic people like myself and I'm assuming you too, join up! I love it and I think you will too!
I don't think I saw it then but I remember reading of it in the radio Times then. It was on midweek in the autumn that year. It was on at 8pm whereas some dramas then were on at 930pm after the news. It was made I think by bbc Birmingham as what was then pebble Mill of course too.
Rather than the bbc in London as it was then. Most series then comedy drama or otherwise were made in house although independent companies were coming in at the time so too. Other series were produced in Bristol Manchester Scotland Wales Northern Ireland. Similar today but some have changed though as with itv also.
There of course have been many other similar series too. Another police drama that only lasted one series was cuffs shown on bbc1 towards the end of 2015. Set in Brighton I know I saw it it was not bad but did not return though oddly too.
@@Alexander-vm2ox Not really, I joined as a Special because I genuinely want to make the community safer and I know whenever there's a problem at anytime (whether on or off duty), I can deal with it.
@@Alexander-vm2ox i joined because people complain about the police but have no real insight into whats going on so i joined to get insight and to help people who genuinely need help, im proud of what i do regardless if people think were a waste of space or worthless i do my duty and took my oath to heart and i will always do what i can to improve the lives of people i interact with.
Imagine being a special, knowing you're replaceable and just another person in the eyes of your employer knowing that if you ended up dying during duty you'd be replaced in minute due to it being unpaid, nah screw that
That's what you are in almost any line of work, just another bod. But, people generally go into the police (as a special or otherwise) because they feel a strong sense of duty to protect the public. It's a risk people are willing to take with the bigger picture in mind.
+Jamie Foster Sorry but specials are NOT special, they are called "plastic policemen" Proper POLICE TAKE AN OATH TO PROTECT COMMON LAW. ...NOT go on a personal jolly
+april dawn Special Constables take the same oath as regular paid Police Constables, they both hold the office of constable and have the same powers, the only difference is that they don't get paid, they're both Police Officers. What you're thinking of are PCSO's.
april dawn PLASTIC POLICEMEN??? Specials are sworn in, by a magistrate, the same as any regular officer. They attend the police academy for training like all regular officer do. The difference is that, these people are unpaid & they are only part-timers. You know nothing lady. By the way, specials are mentored on the job by a regular officer or officers & have to do a year, before they can Patrol alone. A special carries a baton, spray & cuffs.
There was a short-lived drama series about Special Police, round about 1991.simply called "SPECIALS". I'd like to watch it again, but it's rarer than rocking horse shit.
+jay will It's hard to balance assertiveness with kindness. They need to show their authority and not be pushed around. While showing at least some sort of tolerance.
oacmre all over the UK, people do volenteer work. If they don't have a job, or need a job. Instead of just sitting at home all day they get out and do something.
oacmre The idea is that if they paid them a yearly salary like the armed forces reserves, the candidates applying would only do this job for the money.
The arrest of the bloke at the end was terrible. The chap was drunk yes, but disorderly he was not. If anything, the Special was assaulting him by continuously pushing him away. The guy was merely trying to engage in reasonable conversation but as is usually the case, an officer takes offence to being spoken to and gets rude and heavy handed. Just because someone has had a drink does not mean they are disorderly and need arresting. Terrible arrest and utterly unjust.
Barry Tyler he was clearly disorderly. The officer asked him to keep his hands to himself for his safety (rightly so) which he continued to ignore. I’m not sure what about his conversation you find “reasonable.”
@@matthewduncan2499 The chap pointed a couple of times to the door. Yes, for safety the officer should be wary of raised hands, but he was genuinely only pointing. The officer then took offence to be called "dude"! What does it matter? The chap didn't lay a hand on the officers and was not shouting as they claimed. He was coherent. Then officer, probably embarrassed in front of cameras, just started pushing the chap away. If that was me on the receiving end I'd be going to the solicitors for some good advice!!
Maby over reaction to touching yeah, but the guy wasn't gonna leave them alone so would have likely ended him being told to move in (officially not casually like before) him refusing so then being arrested anyway. Plus the guy literally layed his hand on him, technically assault....technically
15:40 He claims he cannot understand or speak English but knew which boxes to try to thieve. Must be lying and or a repeat offender too. I, guess Special Constables also have to undergo the same amount of training as the regular paid police? Currently two to three years. How many warnings did the drunk at the end ignore. Wait until he sobers up and sees the fine. Ouch. A very expensive night out indeed. Response to video only.
Claudio Santos. police don't need guns because it brings more violence to the scene because the criminal will want to defend themselves against the armed police so they will bring a gun
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@@Animated.Odyssey yep...I know. I volunteered with the police here in Canada before I joined. The extent to which they are used in the UK though is problematic, they are exposed to the same dangers with no pay, limited training and lack of support. Aux police programs are supposed to be about engaging the community and improving relationships not bolstering police numbers. It’s a slippery slope. Wouldn’t fly here with the police unions. Our specials attend parades and community events, not frontline policing functions.
@@epermute ahhhh yeah true the police in the uk don’t have the necessary equipments for the stuff they deal with for example most police officers don’t even get tasers which is ridiculous
Specials are full police officers in terms of powers. They just happen to be volunteering there time for free. Police community support officers are paid police staff, they do not have the power of arrest, or permission to use force, they are designed to be closely integrated with the community to gather intelligence and improve relations. Aswell as handling minor things so police officers can be better used
specials are specials because they volunteer, they do it for their community, psco's do it for their community too idk how it works yet but im sure they had to go through more to be in the police instead of volunteering. my opinion
also i just heard it say that specials do 16 hours a month whereas the police do 40 hours a week. so specials do this mainly for their community as a side thing to do from their part time jobs am guessing
That second special constable didn't listen 2 the black man he kept talking over him even if someone drunk there mean to listen and so what if someone call you dude when I was on duty in cadets is someome call me dude i didn't really care at the end of the day he drunk and the police officer didn't really listen in my opioni
Nah absolutely text book, he was given a tonne of warnings, someone who carries on like that is about to escalate the situation regardless of your efforts
19:44 Extremely poor management of the situation by the young kid. He seriously needs some training on how to deal with people in such situations. He will get seriously hurt one day if he continues with this approach.
I disagree. I think he handled it quite well. Some members of the public nowadays need a more hands on approach to make them come around to the fact that their behaviour isn't tolerated. Diversity and ethnicity come into play but the diverse actions chosen by the officer was needed. Most officers would have arrested him for being drunk and disorderly almost straight away. May I aso remind you that a condasending attitude towards younger officers in the organization is bad practice and a point someone at your age should know by now, on or off duty.
He's not being disorderly and he is very arguably not in breach of the public order act. Any custody officer worth his salt would have refused this guys detention should he have been arrested and presented to him at the station.
Being kicked out of a bar for unruly behaviour, then refusing to leave the premises by both staff and two police officers after being asked several times ontop of showing aggression, inappropriately grabbing an officer while using incitive provocative language isn't disorderly?
It is the 'bouncers' word against his that his behaviour was 'unruly' (can we see a list of the rules to check if his behaviour is classed as 'unruly'?). Secondly he is on public land, he is not inside any premises. He is not using provocative language unless you think that stating you are a peaceful person is provocative. The slight hold of the officers sleeve at one point was not aggressive or really inappropriate as he was being forced to move backwards whilst being intimidated by the officers and probably was just a natural reaction to try to steady himself and slow the movement slightly. Please state what 'incitive provocative language' he is using.
As as special you can look forward to minimal training, wear a uniform, drive cop cars and screw up investigations which you can pass on to the real cops..great service to the community .
airalgerie pilot Special constables are reservist volunteer police officers who are the modern-day descendants of the town or county militias & watchmen. The concept of these duties goes back to the Saxon & Norman days.
What's typical is that there's always one asshole in every comment section that cannot resist insulting my country. Nine times out of ten, the topic has no relevance to the US. Tell the class all you know about police in the US. I'll bet it doesn't amount to a pinch of shit. You know what you hear from the media, nothing else. US police officers are not unpaid, unarmed, volunteers. Try again when you're smarter.
Imagine if we suggested volunteer untrained Doctors .... outcry, but apparently the job of a police officer is so low level that anyone can just put in a uniform - no wonder 'real' police hate these specials cause more problems most of the time - biased doc
Hairycheese1 special constables are not "untrained" you make out that they literally grab random people off the street and put them into a uniform, there is an interview and lots of small tests, in most forces the training lasts at least 12 weeks so they are not "untrained"
The "hate" of specials in mostly banter and jokes...there is the occasional frustration when a special messes up a investigation in some way.....but mostly its just fun and games