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Information posts containing frequently asked questions (and in some cases answers) regarding many aspects of either serving in or joining the Special Constabulary.

This is the place to post any questions or comments relating to the Special Constabulary or UK policing generally.

Are you thinking about joining the Specials? You can post general questions in here about the recruitment process, and get answers and support from others who are going through the process or already serving as Specials.

Posts & topics about training.

The place for police officers and those interested in the law to post questions relating to the application of the law and criminal justice in England and Wales or Scotland, and to find updates on changes to key legislation. Note: this area is not intended as a legal advice centre!

This area of the forum is dedicated to scenarios - "what if" discussions based on real or imagined policing situations. Post your own or answer an existing scenario!

Private forum for serving UK police officers (Regulars and Specials), PCSO's and Civilian Staff. For details of how to get access to this area, click here.

This is the place for discussion items which are mainly to do with the special constabulary of a particular police force.

An area for topics which are specific to regular (full time) police officers - like pay and pensions! You can also ask advice here if you are thinking of applying to be a regular.

A discussion area dedicated to discussion of issues which are specific to Police Community Support Officers and neighbourhood wardens.

Are you a police cadet? Or interested in becoming one? This is the place to discuss issues and ask questions!

An area of the forum for discussions relating to other non-police emergency services, such as Fire, Ambulance, CoastGuard and the like.

A place to discuss policing outside the UK - post pics, ask questions and find answers from our colleagues elsewhere in the world.

Discuss police vehicles here, if you like! Please refer to the pinned post regarding the posting of pictures and the discussion of unmarked/covert vehicles.

The place to discuss kit - boots, belt kit, clothing and gadgets as well as useful stuff like books and training aids.

Light-hearted discussion of topics which don't really relate to police work... abandon hope all ye who enter!

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You can use this area to share information about teams or groups, sort out socials, share gaming tags, and generally get together with like minded forum-goers.

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