police support volunteers chief superintendent nikki watson

Police Support VolunteersPolice Support Volunteers

Chief Superintendent Nikki WatsonChief Superintendent Nikki Watson

Police Support VolunteersPolice Support Volunteers

Why do people volunteer?Why do people volunteer?

• CV enhancementCV enhancement

• Skill development and working in a teamSkill development and working in a team

• Personal development and growthPersonal development and growth

• Career pathCareer path

• Meet and make new friendsMeet and make new friends

• ““Give something backGive something back””

Who Volunteers ?Who Volunteers ?

• Full/part-time employedFull/part-time employed

• UnemployedUnemployed

• Retired peopleRetired people

• Full/part – time educationFull/part – time education

• 14 years to any age upwards14 years to any age upwards

Three Types of Volunteers Three Types of Volunteers

Directed, trained and controlled by the forceDirected, trained and controlled by the force

Three Types of VolunteersThree Types of Volunteers

Engaged and supportedEngaged and supported

Three Types of Volunteers Three Types of Volunteers

Hold the police to account – PCC VolunteersHold the police to account – PCC Volunteers

Reward and Recognition Reward and Recognition

Supporting Volunteers Supporting Volunteers

• Over 50 roles approvedOver 50 roles approved

• Informal interview Informal interview

• VettingVetting

• Induction and trainingInduction and training

Roles Carried OutRoles Carried Out

• Community team supportCommunity team support• ASB call backsASB call backs• Road Policing educational supportRoad Policing educational support• Grooms Grooms • Neighbourhood justiceNeighbourhood justice• ResearchersResearchers• Cadet helpersCadet helpers

Rural Community WatchRural Community Watch

Partnership WorkingPartnership Working

Any Questions?Any Questions?