West Yorkshire Police - Specials

West Yorkshire Police - Specials Special Constables are volunteers who are fully warranted police officers, same powers, same uniform, same purpose.

Click here to join us https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/special-constables

M62 Junction 22 Eastbound. No insurance and expired licence. Vehicle seized and driver reported.
08/06/2026

M62 Junction 22 Eastbound. No insurance and expired licence. Vehicle seized and driver reported.

We would like to bring National Volunteers Week to a close with a personal message of thanks from our Chief Inspector Ka...
07/06/2026

We would like to bring National Volunteers Week to a close with a personal message of thanks from our Chief Inspector Katy Woodmason.

"I would like to personally thank all our Special Constables who work tirelessly in our communities to keep people safe, to reduce crime and protect vulnerable people in our society.

Your selflessness and dedication inspires us every single day. We deeply appreciate the hours you give and the skills you bring to our team. Thank you for being such a vital part of our policing family."

If you would like to join us as a Special Constable, please visit the link below for more information on how to apply.

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/special-constables

Top Ten Tips from one of new Special Constables SC Craig Jones on how to pass the Specials Recruitment process.Hi, I am ...
06/06/2026

Top Ten Tips from one of new Special Constables SC Craig Jones on how to pass the Specials Recruitment process.

Hi, I am Craig and I have recently attested as a Special Constable at Bradford District. Here are my tips for you if you are thinking of applying to be a Special Constable.

Tip 1 - Do your research on what the role involves, it isn't for everyone but it could be for you.

Tip 2 - If it is for you - stop thinking about it and apply! You won't regret it!

Tip 3 - Once you apply online, you will receive a link to the 'Sift', this section asks you a number of behavioural scenario questions to judge your decision making and judgement skills - do not rush this! Take your time and really think your answers through. Too many people rush this and fail at this early stage.

Tip 4 - If you reach the interview stage, research Special Constable policing duties and policing scenario based interviews, including the competency based framework on the college of policing website.

Tip 5 - Dress very smart for your interview, make a positive impression and definitely don't wear trainers! Arrive early so you are on time and well prepared.

Tip 6 - Be confident and believe in yourself. Don't be nervous, the interviewers are spot on and they want to get the best out of you. I felt like my interview was a 45 minute chat. Just stay calm and happily sell yourself.

Tip 7 - Download the Police Bleep Test from You Tube, give it a go and get your fitness up until you can do it comfortably. Download a fitness plan offline if you need to.

Tip 8 - Be honest in your vetting and known associates! If you are not honest, you won't get through.

Tip 9 - The medical involves a drugs test and urine sample, you must pass these tests - if you fail or refuse to take part in these tests you will be disqualified from the recruitment process.

Tip 10 - If you are successful, the training is over 18 weeks, with a mix of evening and alternate weekends at Carrgate in Wakefield. You need to dedicate this time to your training and really apply yourself. There is a final exam which you will need to pass to attest as a Special Constable. Buy some books on law, these will be really helpful to you.

Click on the link below to apply and best of luck! Craig.

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/special-constables

We held a Thank you cake and refreshment morning at Carrgate Training Centre today to meet and say thank you to our West...
05/06/2026

We held a Thank you cake and refreshment morning at Carrgate Training Centre today to meet and say thank you to our West Yorkshire Police Volunteers as part of National Volunteers Week.

Thank you to everyone who came along and most of all thank you our Volunteers for being as amazing as you are!

It was a pleasure to be at the Leeds Rhino v St Helen's pre match build up at Headingley this evening with our Specials ...
04/06/2026

It was a pleasure to be at the Leeds Rhino v St Helen's pre match build up at Headingley this evening with our Specials Recruitment Stall.

Thank you to Leeds Rhinos for everything. Thank you also to everyone who came to chat to us with an interest at joining as a Special Constable, and thank you to those of you who just took the time to say hello and thank us for our service.

A day in the life of a Roads Policing Unit Special Constable.I have a few days off work from my paid role, so today I ge...
04/06/2026

A day in the life of a Roads Policing Unit Special Constable.

I have a few days off work from my paid role, so today I get to do what I am passionate about - helping keep the roads of West Yorkshire safe.

On arrival at the station, I collect my body warn camera, radio and kit. I am updated on the past 24hr events and any information I need to be aware of. I check my workload, catch up on paper work and any updates on injuries from recent RTC's I have attended.

Before heading out on patrol, I carry out a full vehicle check: lights, tyres, emergency equipment and fuel levels. Once I am ready I log onto my radio, so control are aware of my intended duty and I head out onto either the local road network or the motorway system..

The day ahead can bring anything from responding to collisions, some of which are serious and sadly fatal. To stopping vehicles for a number of offences. This could be for dangerous driving, using their mobile phone or not wearing their seat belt.

Most cars you pull over because you suspect something is wrong, these are the ones that trigger your spider senses. You are proved right a lot of the time. The vehicle is often either stolen, uninsured or untaxed or involved in criminality.

I can often find myself involved in a pursuit of a vehicle refusing to stop. This can involve communicating with my roads Policing colleagues who may join me to use the Stinger or perform a T PAC. The Police Helicopter (NPAS) may also join us if available and required.

My shift ends with me returning to the station to wash and refuel the car and complete any paper work required.

Being a Special within Roads Policing has evolved significantly over recent years. I am trained to a high standard in all aspects of Regular Road Policing. I can see a job through from start to finish i.e. I can pull someone over for suspect drink driving, breathalyse them, arrest them and then collate all the paper work/evidence to build a casefile and eventually attend court to give evidence.

Why do I do this in my own time, because I love it! I love helping people and keeping our roads safe and free from crime. Its a volunteer role like no other. This is why I volunteer.

Roads Policing Unit Special Constable.

03/06/2026

A HGV mechanic who volunteers his spare time to police the streets is just one of many volunteers at West Yorkshire Police.

Special Constable Szymon Lajca, joined the force two years ago and explains more about the role and urges others to consider it as part of Volunteers’ Week 2026.

Szymon even uses his day-to-day job to help him out on the beat. With skills in mechanics, Szymon is in his element when he’s sent out to traffic incidents and being fluent in Polish means he can use his bilingual skills when speaking to members of the public.

He said: “We get to do the exact same jobs and the exact same things as an officer, making you feel like you’re part of policing.”

Our Bradford Citizens in Policing Liaison Officer is at Bradford City Football Club today with Police Recruitment collea...
03/06/2026

Our Bradford Citizens in Policing Liaison Officer is at Bradford City Football Club today with Police Recruitment colleagues promoting police volunteering opportunities with attendees.

It is a busy event with lots of people wanting to learn about different jobs, training and volunteering roles.

Thanks to Annaliese and the team for taking the time to showcase what Volunteering Opportunities West Yorkshire Police has to offer.

Job Fairs by The Bridge The Bridge - Connecting People.

Welcome back to Senior Section Officer Paul Cartwright - 35 years of Service, Faith and Music!It seems more than fittin...
03/06/2026

Welcome back to

Senior Section Officer Paul Cartwright - 35 years of Service, Faith and Music!

It seems more than fitting that during National Volunteers Week, we feature our remarkable colleague whose dedication reaches far beyond the call of duty.

For Senior Section Officer Paul Cartwright, policing has never simply been a job. It has been a lifelong commitment to serving others.

Paul first joined West Yorkshire Police in October 1990 as a regular police officer. After completing his training in Durham, he was posted to North Leeds, serving communities in both the city centre and rural areas such as Otley.

During his regular service, Paul specialised mainly in Roads Policing. He also served as a Family Liaison Officer before spending his final three years as a Police Trainer, helping to prepare new officers for the challenges of policing.

Alongside his policing career, Paul has been a member of the West Yorkshire Police Band since 1991. The volunteer brass band has represented West Yorkshire Police around the world, including at commemorations marking the fifth and tenth anniversaries of 9/11, remembrance events in Normandy, and more recently at the Menin Gate on Armistice Day.

In 2006, Paul left the police service to follow a different calling and was ordained as an Anglican priest. However, his connection with policing continued. Since 2009 he has served as a Volunteer Police Chaplain with West Yorkshire Police. During that time, chaplaincy has grown from around five chaplains to approximately thirty, providing support to officers, staff and volunteers across the force.

In 2013, Paul decided to re-attest as a Special Constable. Despite having previously passed his Sergeants' examination as a regular officer, he completed the full initial training programme again to ensure he was up to date with changes in legislation, policy and procedure. He was then posted to the Roads Policing Specials Team, working alongside specialist Roads Policing Officers.

Since rejoining, Paul has dealt with the same wide range of incidents faced by regular officers. More recently, he has returned to police training, using the teaching skills he first developed as a regular officer to help train and support new volunteers.

His wife Debbie says:

"Having met Paul when he was a regular officer, I was already used to the demands of policing. Volunteering takes up a lot of his time, but we value the time we spend together as a family. Even off duty, he's often the first to stop and help at a collision, medical emergency or when someone is in distress. I'm proud that he uses his skills to make a difference whenever people need help."

More than 35 years after first joining West Yorkshire Police, Paul's dedication to public service remains as strong as ever.

Thank you Paul for all your years of dedicated service. You have made an extraordinary impact through your policing, guidance, encouragement and pastoral support to colleagues during both challenging and rewarding times. Your compassion, charisma, expertise and friendship to many continues to make a lasting difference across West Yorkshire Police.

With heartfelt appreciation, thank you for all that you do. We are incredibly lucky to know and work with you.

02/06/2026

As part of Volunteers’ Week we are shining a spotlight on just some of the dedicated people who generously give their time to support West Yorkshire Police 🌟

Special Constable Hishaam Mohammed has volunteered for the Force for the last eight years, working with teams across Bradford District. He wanted to volunteer to give back to his community.

Could you make a difference like Hishaam? Special Constable recruitment is now open 👉 https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/special-constables

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