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Exploring Strategic Perspectives on the Special Constabulary

Callender, M., Britton, I. and Knight, L. (2021) Exploring Strategic Perspectives on the Special Constabulary. The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. 95(4), pp. 691-712. 0032-258X.

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Abstract:
This article explores senior and strategic perspectives on the volunteer Special Constabulary in England and Wales, based on 38 interviews with senior police leaders. The strategic context and leadership of Special Constabularies represents an overlooked element of police leadership, given the scale and potential of volunteer officers to impact upon policing delivery and reform. The paper identifies tension between a traditional strategic paradigm that frames bounded expectations of the role of Special Constables, emphasising differences between them and their paid counterparts, and considerations of police reform which prompt different thinking in respect of practice, identity and integration of volunteer officers.
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Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3308
Creators:
Callender, M., Britton, I. and Knight, L.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice
Date:
30 June 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 691-712
Journal or Publication Title:
The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles
Volume:
95
Number:
4
Number of Pages:
22
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/0032258X211028272
ISSN:
0032-258X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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