Revised expense and allowance rates consultation

The Special Constabulary form an integral part of the policing family. Special Constables perform their duties on a voluntary basis, are crucial in supporting the work of regular officers, and provide a valuable link between the police and local communities.

Whilst performing these duties, Special Constables may be paid reasonable allowances and expenses for expenditure incurred. As volunteers, it is important that they should not be left out of pocket, and that police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have clear and appropriate guidance on expenses and allowances rates and criteria.

It is also important that the process for approving local allowance schemes is non bureaucratic, and encourages local decision making based on a full understanding of local needs.

 

This consultation contains proposals to update Special Constable expenses and allowances rates and criteria, and to remove the requirement for Secretary of State approval of local allowance schemes under the Special Constable Regulations (1965). This consultation seeks views on whether the proposals are clear, fair and reasonable, and aims to generate an understanding of the potential impact of the proposals on all affected parties.

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