Special Constable Lleyton Scott

Lleyton Scott was 19-years-old when he started training as a Special Constable in 2024.

One of the most rewarding things about being a Special Constable is gaining a sense of fulfilment from helping people in the right way, for the right reasons, through whatever adversity they are experiencing when arriving at an incident, often in response to a 999 call or concern for safety. It gives me great satisfaction knowing that I have contributed to making society a safer, more enjoyable place to live.

What skills have you gained/improved since becoming a Special ​Constable?​

I have massively improved my communication skills from meeting so many different people through training, and constantly pushing my comfort zones from the natural exposure to new challenges that policing entails. This experience is so transferable to the everyday life challenges and mental barriers that we place on ourselves, the growth and development from policing helps you to overcome these adversities and prepares you for future ones.

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

I found it difficult at first managing my university assignments, social life, and participating in the training each week with the additional home study. However, this taught me the importance of being organized which has improved my time management skills, which again is a massively transferable skill which is very beneficial for everyday life.

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

My main motivation for joining the Special Constabulary was to get a realistic insight into the training and expectations of being a police officer. The experience acquired would give me an understanding of whether I would enjoy the job on a full-time basis and help me achieve my goal of becoming a full-time paid police officer.

Special Constable Lleyton Scott was attested on 20 May 2024.​