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Support for Neighborhood Policing Teams Neighbourhood Policing provides local policing that is visible, accessible and responsive. It builds on the foundation of involving neighbourhood Officers in every aspect of policing so that we work closely and effectively with communities on the issues that matter most to them. Often we work closely with partners to make joint interventions on a range of issues and achieve improved outcomes for communities and families. Special constables are aligned to Neighbourhood Policing Teams so they can identify and get involved with local policing issues. All probationer Specials complete a neighbourhood project to help them better understand the policing issues in the communities they serve. Police and Communities Together Police and Communities Together, or PACT, is the name we give to making sure the public have a say and involvement in how local neighbourhoods are policed. The PACT process gives members of the public the chance to meet their neighbourhood policing team every month, to have a say on how neighbourhoods are policed and to monitor local policing performance. Special Constables are encouraged to participate in local PACT meetings so they can learn about local issues and address policing priorities such as Anti-Social Behaviour issues. Diversity Lancashire is comprised of many diverse communities. Special Constables play their part in ensuring that Lancashire Constabulary delivers its services to our diverse communities in a way which is fair, and does not discriminate or treat people unfairly. We will continue to build relationships, working closely and further increasing trust with community engagement for all. Specials and Volunteers Coordinators. In each division Special Constables are supported by a Specials and Volunteers Co-ordinator. They undertake a wide variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the various groups of volunteers in their division (Cadets, Specials, Volunteers). Often working Beyond Expectations and in their own time they act as the glue that holds the teams together. From recruitment and organising local training, to arranging inductions and equipment, managing personnel issues and preparing awards submissions their range of tasks often appears endless. Page 5 "During the recent disorder, our Special Constables demonstrated their continued dedication to keeping the communities of Lancashire safe. The support they provided during this time was invaluable” ACC White
Page 6 Identifying potential leaders, working together in teams and delivering Deputy Chief Officer Paul Airlie I have been very proud of the work undertaken by our Specials in 2011/2012. It has been both a challenging and a rewarding year for our Special Constabulary. A new Leadership Team has been appointed, Officers are aligned to Neighbourhood Policing Teams, DutySheet® was introduced and there has been a steady increase in investment for both training and development of Officers. The Specials Leadership Team meets monthly at HQ, where Special Inspectors report on both their own performance and that of their divisions. These meetings are key to our on-going development and help ensure that our work is fully aligned to the objectives of the Constabulary. During the next 12 months I shall be concentrating on some key areas of further development. We will work with our Coordinator and HR colleagues to ensure that all leadership posts are filled. Also, we must identify future Special Constabulary leaders and invest time in their development. Where possible Officers should be tasked in advance to undertake NHP priorities. Supervisors now meet with their teams monthly to engage, evaluate, task and plan to meet Divisional objectives. Special supervisors further develop their relationships with local NHP Sergeants, Inspectors and regular SMT members. Divisions make use of Duty Sheet to plan for Events and Operations (priority to Olympics, Preston Guild and other key events). We will arrange a County-wide "Specials Weekend". We will migrate all Officers to the new Personal Development System, ensuring development issues are addressed and good work is recognised. We will develop with Professional Standards Department a tailored training package for all Officers. We will hold further Specials Sergeants Forums at HQ to assist with engagement and seek feedback. The Chief Officer and I will continue to make regular visits to all Divisions and hold open meetings with Officers. It is also important that we further build relationships with senior regular Officers and co-ordinators in all divisions. Communication and cooperation will be the key to our continued success. Finally, I wish to thank all Officers and staff for their support. I am confident that by working together we will become even stronger in the year ahead which will help in our desire to be the finest Special Constabulary in the country. Paul Airlie Deputy Chief Officer Special Inspector Peter Kellett MBE SI Peter Kellett was selected to receive the prestigious award in the New Year Honours List. Peter said he had difficulty keeping it quiet until 31 Dec, the official publication date. "I was even more surprised on that Saturday morning to receive a call from the Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan offering his congratulations and inviting me to meet him. I was somewhat nervous about the prospect but Mr Finnigan quickly put me at my ease and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to recount what it was like in the 'olden days'!" Peter joined in 1965 and now works with PC Dave Smith at HQ Training. "Although the MBE will have my name on it, I feel it also brings recognition and credit to the whole of the Special Constabulary”. Peter was instrumental in developing the first formal SC training course in Lancashire.
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