The special constable in Scotland: understanding the motivations, expectations and the role of the special constabulary within Police Scotland

Wooff, Andrew; Dickson, Graeme; Buchan, Jamie

Abstract

This project sought to examine the nature of the Special Constabulary as a volunteering resource in Scotland, considering the way(s) that the motivations, expectations and management of Special Constables could be understood and improved.

By using mixed methodology, this study provides robust evidence which supports a number of recommendations in order to:

Enhance the future experience of Special Constables;
Increase the recruitment and retention of Special Constables;
Allow Police Scotland to target and recruit particular types of Special Constable;
Improve the training and support of all Special Constables, and;
Support Divisional and National Coordinators within Police Scotland in managing Special Constables as a resource.

Citation

Wooff, A., Dickson, G., & Buchan, J. (2020). The special constable in Scotland: understanding the motivations, expectations and the role of the special constabulary within Police Scotland. Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR)

• Report Type: Research Report
• Publication Date: Jan 17, 2020
• Deposit Date: Apr 30, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 22, 2021
• Keywords: Policing, Scotland
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2567007
• Publisher URL: https://www.sipr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Special-Constable-in-Scotland-Understanding-the-motivations-expectations-and-the-role-of-the-Special-Constabulary-within-Police-Scotland.pdf