Fifteen volunteer police officers proudly attested last week during a special ceremony at Essex Police HQ in Chelmsford.
After completing a training course to equip them with the same policing powers as regular colleagues, the Special Constables took their oaths on Monday, August 6 in front of Justice of the Peace Alan Ursell, Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst. After swearing their oaths, the Specials were presented with a Certificate of Attestation and a warrant card.
Each Special Constable was introduced by Superintendent Simon Anslow, Head of the Special Constabulary, in front of their proud loved ones. Senior officers and other Special Constables in their area also attended to welcome them into the force.
Mr Anslow introduced each Special and announced which area they would be posted to before inviting them to take to the stage and swear in.
Each of the new Special Constables offers unique skills to policing, their ages vary and they come from a variety of different backgrounds. They have been put through their paces during the course and their unique skills have served them well and will continue to help them in their policing careers.
