FOI 1369-2023/24- Special Constable numbers

Request:

Q1. The Total Number of Special Constables in your organisation on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.

Q2. How many Specials hold Independent Patrol Status (IPS) under IP4SC, or how many hold Qualified Special Constable (QSC) status if the force uses SCLP/PEQF on 31/03/2024.

Q3. The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Sergeant Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.

Q4. The number of Male and Female Specials holding Special Inspector Grade on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.

Q5. The number of Male and Female Specials holding grade of Special Chief Inspector or above if the grades are used on 31/03/2024 using Self-Defined Ethnicity – 18+1 standard.

Response: 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Q1.  As at 31/03/2023 North Yorkshire Police had 83 Special Constables. The table below provides a breakdown by Self-Defined Ethnicity.

Q2. 33

Q3. 10 male and 2 female - all white British

Q4. 0

Q5. 1 male and 1 female – all white British

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.