Special Constable Jamie Brownhill

Jamie Brownhill was 19-years-old when he started training as a Special Constable.

Being able to make a difference in communities gives me a huge sense of pride. This can range from protecting and safeguarding the vulnerable, to helping people when they need it the most. Something as simple as a conversation while on foot patrol that ends in a smile is really rewarding.

What do you find most rewarding about being a Special Constable?​

Every shift, you are faced with challenges and diverse experiences that can be complex and hard to manage. However, using your skills and knowledge to bring a situation to the best possible end is very rewarding. With every situation, you still learn lessons and constantly strive to improve personally and professionally. ​

What was your main motivation for joining the North Yorkshire Police Special Constabulary?​

I've always been interested in policing and went to university to study Professional Policing at York St Johns. Halfway through my first year, I started researching potential opportunities to gain experience and came across the Special Constabulary when they attended the University encouraging policing students to join. Straight away I was interested and applied as this would give me real experience while studying.

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

It can be hard sometimes to balance University, work and family life but as I gained more experience​ it has become a lot easier. University fits ​in well as I'm now able to ​use my studies in real-life situations.

Within the specials, you make your own ​family which helps and supports you in ​every step of your journey, it is a place where you make​ friends for life.

Special Constable Jamie Brownhill​ was attested on 8 February 2024. He is currently also a university student studying for a Professional Policing Degree​.