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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A trained volunteer police officer who has the same legal powers as a regular police officer.
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Paper 2
Revise: Roles Undertaken by Citizens within the Legal SystemA special constable is an unpaid, trained volunteer police officer. Special constables commit time regularly to policing and have the same legal powers as regular police officers.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A trained volunteer police officer who has the same police powers as a regular officer when on duty.
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Special constables are trained volunteer police officers. When on duty, they have the same powers as regular officers and help prevent crime, protect the public and support policing. Being a volunteer does not remove their responsibility to exercise those powers lawfully and proportionately.
