Special Constable Gosia Komosinska

Gosia Komosinska started training as a Special Constable at the age of 34 years-old.

I chose to be a Special Constable as I have young children and the Special Comstable hours are a perfect fit around my children while they are young. I aspire to gain experience from being a Special Constable, and then apply for a paid officer position.

What were your main concerns before joining the Special Constabulary?​

As English is not my first language, I had anxieties that others would find it hard to understand me, or that I would not understand them. I was also scared that I would not understand the content taught or make silly mistakes due to language barriers.

How do you manage your time juggling working, home life and being a Special Constable?​

Being a Special Constable doesn't have a negative impact on my home/work life as most training is on a weekend or evening, meaning I don't have to miss any work or take time off.

What would you say to someone considering becoming a Special Constable?​

Do not be afraid or discouraged if English is not your first language as the training officers will work with you and explain things in a different way until you understand. You can always use a dictionary and resources are accessible to you at home, so you can always go back to it and work to understand further if needed.

Was the physical aspect of policing a consideration in relation to you becoming a police officer?​

The physical aspect of policing did concern me, as a single mother I was often worried I may not return home if something doesn't go well on duty.  The ‘Public & Personal Safety training’ has improved my confidence, increasing the belief that I can protect myself successfully on duty.