Security & Crime
Ways to contribute to community safety through various volunteer roles. Articles explain different positions, their requirements, and how these roles support local policing.
Becoming a Rape Crisis Volunteer
Help support rape survivors by volunteering at your local Rape Crisis Centre and making a real difference in your community.
Being a Police Volunteer
Police volunteering offers flexible roles beyond Special Constable training, from admin work to community policing and crime prevention support.
Community Safety Wardens
Become a community safety warden and help reduce crime in your neighbourhood by working with police and tackling antisocial behaviour.
How to Become a JP
Becoming a JP requires no legal training, but you'll need to pass selection and commit to sitting in court to hear criminal cases and make sentencing decisions.
How to Become a Special Constable
Special Constables are volunteer police officers with real arrest powers who work part-time for their local force after completing rigorous training.
Neighbourhood Watch Schemes: How to Take Action
Set up a neighbourhood watch scheme in your area to reduce crime and build stronger connections with your neighbours.