Hertfordshire Constabulary need to recruit more volunteers to support the work of regular police officers, particularly in the rural areas of the county. Specials play a vital role in the community working alongside their regular colleagues and the work is ideally suited to those who care about the quality of life for local people.
The minimum time commitment is 16 hours a month. To become a Special Constable you have to be a citizen of Britain, the Commonwealth or the Irish Republic, at least 18 years 6 months old, be physically fit and in good health. Special Constables are unpaid but are reimbursed for all expenses incurred in carrying out their duties. Uniform is provided free and the full service of the Force Welfare and Occupational Health Unit is available. Application forms can be obtained from police stations or if you ring the Recruitment Department on 01707 354205.
Dial 999 in an emergency But what is an emergency?

When you believe there is

• a risk of someone being injured
• a crime in progress
• a risk of serious damage to property
• a suspicious incident in progress
• any other serious incident which seems to warrant
an immediate police response

If you need to contact the police for general assistance and enquiries, crime prevention advice or to pass on information, your local station is at Hemel Hempstead 01442 271000