New Special Constables for Highland beats
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A total of 13 new Special Constables sworn in “to serve and protect” the Highlands and Islands, the first since the creation of the new police service in April last year.
A Police Scotland spokesman explained: “The Special Constabulary is a unique body of people who voluntarily give up their personal time to contribute to the wellbeing and safety of their communities.
“Working alongside their regular colleagues, Special Constables undertake a diverse range of Police duties and they frequently face many of the challenges and attain many of the achievements of their full time colleagues.”
The new Special Constables, 11 based on the mainland with one assigned to Aviemore, were sworn in as part of a series of oath ceremonies conducted across the Highlands and Islands. Those serving the Highlands were sworn in by Justice of the Peace, Pamela Marrs in Inverness.
All of the officers have sworn an oath that they will “solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that they will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of constable.”
The officers have all undergone initial training and successfully passed their initial examinations.
Further information on the service, including the selection process and how to apply, can be found in the recruitment section of the Police Scotland website - http://www.scotland.police.uk/recruitment/special-constables/
Pictured on Friday (30) were (l to r): Inverness Justice of the Peace, Pamela Marrs, SC Samantha Nelson, SC Alex Currie, SC Elizabeth Proudfoot, SC Mark McAuley, SC Alison Cameron, SC David Birtles, SC Lauren Smith, SC Hector Bryden, SC Suzanne Cowie , SC Liam Murray, SC Jonathan Stowe and Divisional Commander for Highland and Islands Division, Chief Superintendent Julian Innes.
