Special Constables from Edinburgh’s Northeast Support Team have since the start of the year committed to an amazing 720 hrs to date.
Three training nights have been completed along with a full training day encompassing many different areas from arrest procedures, trauma care, helping people in crisis and adverse childhood experiences.
So far 15 people have been arrested for a variety of offences including six arrest warrants
Thirty-six road traffic offences were detected from disqualified driving, speeding, illegal vehicle usage to mobile phone use
Foot and plainclothes patrols conducted to detect and disrupt criminal or antisocial behaviour
Officers have provided proactive bus and tram patrols to keep transport routes safe
Eight vehicles have been seized
The officers attended thirty-six incidents including road traffic collisions, assaults and theft
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The NEST team continue to provide extensive support here in Northeast area and a fantastic example of volunteering in action.
“Interested in joining the team and making a difference? https://orlo.uk/K3kg9
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
