Well this is my first blog in my new role as a Specials Sergeant. I recently moved to a different part of the county and due to this had to take a demotion to one rank lower than I was before. This was a big decision for me as it meant I wouldn't be managing such a big team of Specials anymore.
My previous role was very intensive and required a lot of time, I was managing a team of around 30 Specials and organising training, I really enjoyed doing this job but didn’t find as much time to get out on the streets.
I thought I would start a blog and try and give you all a weekly update of interesting things that have happened. I hope to make these blogs short and hope to also keep you entertained.
The role of a Special is constantly changing and even in my short service I have seen some radical changes, the majority of our time is now spent doing Neighbourhood Policing and helping our regular colleagues reassure and assist the public in some very difficult and challenging times. I feel sorry for Police Chiefs who are required to make some very difficult decisions; my respect goes out to them.
I am back out doing operational policing this weekend and hope to be able to bring you some interesting stories from my time back on the streets!
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Thanks. Nick.
