Special Constables 2021-11-22

2021-11-22

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Q1 Partial Answer

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The MP is concerned about the support provided to special constables who often volunteer during high-demand periods and are exposed to significant trauma.

What steps her Department is taking to support special constables. Special constables frequently volunteer at weekends and evenings, facing high levels of trauma. The MP acknowledges their dedication but asks for specific measures to address mental health needs.

Kit Malthouse

Special constables are remarkable citizens. The Government is introducing legislation for them to become members of the Police Federation, providing access to same support as regular officers. A police covenant will also be introduced in legislation soon. The national police wellbeing service continues to be funded, offering post-traumatic incident services to all officers including special constables.

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The specific ask for training and mental health needs was not directly addressed with concrete measures or timelines.

Funding The National Police Wellbeing Service

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Q2 Partial Answer

Siobhan Baillie

▸ Context

The MP is concerned about mental health support and training for special constables who often face high levels of trauma during their volunteer work.

Special constables frequently volunteer at weekends and evenings, facing high levels of trauma. The MP acknowledges their dedication but asks what specific measures the Government is taking to train them and meet their unique mental health needs.