Bid to recruit more special constables

By Gareth Dennison
Published 18th Mar 2015, 09:41 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2017, 17:43 BST
SOUTH Yorkshire Police will host an event at Lifewise in Hellaby to attract special constables.

The force currently has 438 volunteering across the region and aims to have 500 by 2016.

Anyone aged between 18 and 65 who can give 16 hours a month is eligible if they live, work or study in South Yorkshire.

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Supt Neil Thomas said: “Special constables make an exceptional contribution to our communities on a daily basis. They give up their spare time to help make South Yorkshire safer.”

The event takes place on Sunday, March 29, from 10am to 1pm. Visit www.southyorks.police.uk for more information.