Member

Of course, some employers are understanding and already try to support officers on their staff. When the Association of Special Constabulary Officers wrote to the Minister calling for him to back these changes, he responded that the Employer Supported Policing scheme was being promoted to increase the number of specials, but this is simply not enough. A survey completed by ASCO last year showed that more than 60% of specials are not supported by their employers, and it is currently lawful for employers to refuse time off for specials.