Meet Special Constable Amanda Bonds.

Dear Resident

Amanda joined the constabulary a year ago as a voluntary police officer and hasn’t looked back since.

 As a Special, Amanda volunteers her spare time to help protect local communities. Already armed with a valuable skillset, Amanda has been able to transfer these skills to the role and develop new ones through training and on-the-job learning which are beneficial to her everyday life.

She said: “I really enjoy working with my team. They’ve been patient and give me the time to build up my confidence on shift. I also love the adrenaline of responding to emergencies and going to situations quickly. There’s still a lot to learn but I value being part of this team and I feel respected like I’m a regular police officer.

“Being a Special Constable is flexible; you can work your volunteering hours around your day job and personal life. I tend to volunteer at weekends as that works best for me. However, you can volunteer whenever suits you.

“If anyone is thinking of joining as a Special Constable, just do it! I’d thought about it for a long time and one day decided to submit an application and I am so pleased that I did. You won’t regret it!”

Special Constables are part-time voluntary police officers.

They are highly trained and play an essential role in preventing, reducing and tackling crime and keeping the communities of Hertfordshire safe.

 To find out more or to join, visit: https://orlo.uk/V7bQK

 If you’re concerned about fitting the role in with your day job, you may be interested in our Employer Supported Policing scheme. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/qoWR6