What is a special police office?
Special police usually describes a police force or unit within a police force whose duties and responsibilities are significantly different from other forces in the same country or from other police in the same force, although there is no consistent international definition.
What is DS and DC in British police?
Ranks are abbreviated as follows: Detective Constable (DC or Det Con) Detective Sergeant (DS or Det Sgt) Detective Inspector (DI or Det Insp)
Who is the chief inspector of West Midlands Police?
Ian Marsh – Chief Inspector – West Midlands Police | LinkedIn.
What roles do police specials perform?
Ensuring public safety
- Assisting at the scene of accidents, fires or incidents – helping control situations, ensuring people are safe.
- Providing security and crowd control at major public events – preventing injuries and disorder.
What are the ranks in UK police?
UK Police Ranks
- Constable (PC / DC)
- Sergeant (PS / DS)
- Inspector (Insp / DI)
- Chief Inspector (CI / DCI)
- Superintendent (Supt / DSU)
- Chief Superintendent (CS / DCS)
- Assistant Chief Constable (ACC)
- Deputy Chief Constable (DCC)
How many officers are in the West Midlands Police?
6,846 police officers
As of September 2020, the force has 6,846 police officers, 219 special constables, and 467 police community support officers (PCSO), 165 police support volunteers (PSV), and 3,704 staff.
Where does West Mercia police cover?
West Mercia is the fourth largest police area in England and Wales. The force area is divided into five local policing areas covering Herefordshire, North and South Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Who is the West Midlands Police Special Constabulary chief officer?
Chief Officer Michael Rogers from Tettenhall has been a member of the West Midlands Police Special Constabulary for 50 years, having decided to volunteer his time to the service as a 19-year-old trainee solicitor. He said: “I had a good education, having gone to the Grammar School, and I just thought I’d like to put a bit back into the community.
Could your experience help improve policing in the West Midlands?
How you can phone, email and write to us. Good or bad, your experience could help improve policing across the West Midlands. Find media contact details. Find out how to join West Midlands Police by visiting our dedicated jobs website.
Who has been sacked by West Midlands Police in 2018?
Between January 2013 and October 31 2018 West Midlands Police sacked 67 officers with sexual misconduct and theft topping the offences. Here are the officers who have been sacked by West Midlands Police, West Mercia Police and Staffordshire Police over the last year. Sgt Karl Breen. (Image: Derby Telegraph)
How do I report a crime in the West Midlands?
Find out how to report something to us online, by phone or by visiting a police station. If you’ve reported something to us online, follow the progress and development of your case. How you can phone, email and write to us. Good or bad, your experience could help improve policing across the West Midlands.