Just a quickie ...

Does the specials have a rank system like the regular force? If so, what are the responsibilities and differences between ranks ... obviously there is no difference in pay

Yes there is a rank structure

Special constable
Section officer
Sub divisional officer
Divisional officer
Commandant

The responsabilities are the same as the regulars however a senior special does not outrank a PC

The big difference is the uniform size

There are some forces using:
Special Constable
Special Sergeant
Special Inspector
Special Chief Inspector etc....

Jon,

Ive not heard of that before, BUT it seems a good idea. Do you know which Forces.

I know that Merseyside is one of these forces but there are more ...

Not too sure, but saw it on another forum.

Do you still use the SC?

I thought SC emblams had been removed feom Specials Uniforms to stop them being targeted?

Us old schoolers in the MPS still use them, although it definately is the case in a number of forces that the SC&crown is either optional or non-existant.

I do know of one special who was kicked out after removing his SC&crown without prior permission from a superior.

Merseyside still has them too

superior! Superior!! SUPERIOR!!!.........supervisor I'll accept but SUPERIOR!!!!!.......not a chance

You are right there is no one more superior than me.

And I'm second in command isnt that right Dick

I've put the correct punctuation in for you now:-

Yeah, me

See it would be better if i did it as i have mod posts i could actually edit his post