BBC The Specials Episode 1

BBC program about Special Constables in the UK.
Series 1 Episode 1/15

[@TheAlllseeeingFish]

Special at the end was fantastic!

[@jennydebakker2703]

In the Netherlands they have similar jobs. They are called “Handhavers”. From what I have seen they are officers without firearms. Recently there are again similar jobs in Saskatoon, Canada. (Where we live now). I will support them if needed.

[@XcRaZyToMX1]

Would love a career in the police when I am older, definitely going to try being becoming a special before I apply for the real thing!

[@creeker124]

Absolutely untrue. Specials become regulars all the time. Lots of people become specials for a but to see if the job is for them.

[@uioplkhj]

@@meowlsable "You should apply for the "real thing" before you consider becoming a Special" that makes no sense

[@dantaylor5939]

@@creeker124 You untrue

[@noddytiddlywinks6873]

5 yrs later..are you a special yet?

[@ryanessex7978]

​ @noddytiddlywinks6873 6 years later we're still wandering.........😂

[@Martyfartini]

I bet the “Good Samaritan” robbed him as soon as he got out of sight. Martin

[@albo1125]

A conditional discharge and costs for stealing 900 pounds worth of items? What is this country coming to....wow!

[@PottersVideos2]

Shit! He didn't even get a costs order against him.

[@bradleywollaston910]

Gotta love CPS. Sadly it is something that many Officers get frustrated about also, so you aren't alone on that one :)

[@sparenovations7176]

Nine hundred pounds Worth of whiskey, They don't answer the phone for anything under ten million now.

[@samlj6966]

I'm going to join up as soon as I turn 18!

[@RozzerMildred97]

+Sam Garratt-Brown Thats what I have done. I have got to go to the HQ soon!

[@devildog8502]

same

[@RozzerMildred97]

devil dog Good to hear. I have an interview next week!

[@devildog8502]

congratulations and good luck

[@CIipBank]

@@RozzerMildred97 how are things going??

[@jess.bus.photosx6388]

Omg if the government paid enough they wouldnt need volunteer police they should be paid for what they put up with

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

Jess Goodwin they don’t volunteer to help they join because it’s cool and makes you feel like ur in a movie

[@ImVetro]

@@Alexander-vm2ox Not really, I joined as a Special because I genuinely want to make the community safer and I know whenever there's a problem at anytime (whether on or off duty), I can deal with it.

[@AS-yc3yy]

@@Alexander-vm2ox i joined because people complain about the police but have no real insight into whats going on so i joined to get insight and to help people who genuinely need help, im proud of what i do regardless if people think were a waste of space or worthless i do my duty and took my oath to heart and i will always do what i can to improve the lives of people i interact with.

[@Animated.Odyssey]

@@ImVetro I really wanna join the specials once I’m 18, can I ask you a few questions?

[@MrFaizan28]

Hopefully going to be an SPC in 2 years and 6 months. Quite a long way...

[@guycunningham8210]

Faizan, may i wish you the best of luck in becoming a SPC! Please do not let people on KZbin with hurtful comments get in you way! :-)

[@TheAlllseeeingFish]

I, too, hope to be an SPC when at Uni! Good luck to you!

[@MrFaizan28]

Thanks for all the great comments guys!

[@urmuml0l879]

***** Already Joining Mate xD

[@MZLPhoto]

It's a fantastic thing to do, especially for black/minority ethnic people like myself and I'm assuming you too, join up! I love it and I think you will too!

[@camranjaved6751]

Lewis looks like my school friend.

[@Bogrito]

Have my interview next week, hoping to become a police con stable after a year or so

[@ghosthunteruk2407]

how did your interview go

[@mothermovementa]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@simoncatt95]

Alex looks like a frustrated queen who likes throwing his not inconsiderable girth around

[@mistofoles]

Cor, that copper's wife is a bit of alright !

[@mistofoles]

There was a drama series about special cops, too., but I can't find it anywhere.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

I think it may have been on bbc1 back in 1991 but am not too sure though. It may not be on dvd though as there was only one series then.

[@mistofoles]

@@BruceDanton-xw6eg Yes, that's the one, I enjoyed it - Barely a sniff of it since though.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

I don't think I saw it then but I remember reading of it in the radio Times then. It was on midweek in the autumn that year. It was on at 8pm whereas some dramas then were on at 930pm after the news. It was made I think by bbc Birmingham as what was then pebble Mill of course too.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

Rather than the bbc in London as it was then. Most series then comedy drama or otherwise were made in house although independent companies were coming in at the time so too. Other series were produced in Bristol Manchester Scotland Wales Northern Ireland. Similar today but some have changed though as with itv also.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

There of course have been many other similar series too. Another police drama that only lasted one series was cuffs shown on bbc1 towards the end of 2015. Set in Brighton I know I saw it it was not bad but did not return though oddly too.

[@devildog8502]

hopefully me in the near future

[@noddytiddlywinks6873]

good luck to Lewis , seems like a decent kid

[@thunder-hedge]

He's a grown man lol

[@mistofoles]

Where is that at the end ? Looks like Bury .

[@francescocutrona2923]

PLEASE I WANNA MORE ABOUT THIS SERIES =)=) THANKS FOR UPLOADING

[@guycunningham8210]

Im trying to get the whole series on, but its going really slow -_-

[@francescocutrona2923]

London Light thanks!!=) i appreciate it!!=)=)... proud to be your first subscriber =)=)...

[@guycunningham8210]

Francesco Cutrona Thanks :)

[@johnc3673]

Where's Terry & Roddy?

[@mistofoles]

10 -1 the drunken guy who was arrested played the racist card.

[@bobbobbington6498]

Imagine being a special, knowing you're replaceable and just another person in the eyes of your employer knowing that if you ended up dying during duty you'd be replaced in minute due to it being unpaid, nah screw that

[@lewisallan9963]

Literally everyone is replacable from a pcso to a chief constable. The individual officer isn't important, there actions are.

[@alimbo9436]

That's what you are in almost any line of work, just another bod. But, people generally go into the police (as a special or otherwise) because they feel a strong sense of duty to protect the public. It's a risk people are willing to take with the bigger picture in mind.

[@TyroneEntertainingJoseph]

@@alimbo9436respect bro

[@TyroneEntertainingJoseph]

You’re replaceable in any job 1 persons leaves next one comes in

[@rosson1983]

At least Ben was useful with the shoplifter... 🙄

[@matyd7752]

Am doing this next year :D

[@princessconsuela5116]

Maty D how did it go?

[@kev291283]

blue lights on to get a shoplifter ?

[@jamielfcfoster594]

I wanna be a police officer but I want to be paid if it don't happen I will become a special because that's how bad I want to be a police officer

[@aprildawn7119]

+Jamie Foster Sorry but specials are NOT special, they are called "plastic policemen" Proper POLICE TAKE AN OATH TO PROTECT COMMON LAW. ...NOT go on a personal jolly

[@jamielfcfoster594]

+april dawn I know I want to be a proper officer but if I can't specials still have the same power and risk their lives to help others

[@Curski]

+april dawn Special Constables take the same oath as regular paid Police Constables, they both hold the office of constable and have the same powers, the only difference is that they don't get paid, they're both Police Officers. What you're thinking of are PCSO's.

[@MarineAqua45]

april dawn PLASTIC POLICEMEN??? Specials are sworn in, by a magistrate, the same as any regular officer. They attend the police academy for training like all regular officer do. The difference is that, these people are unpaid & they are only part-timers. You know nothing lady. By the way, specials are mentored on the job by a regular officer or officers & have to do a year, before they can Patrol alone. A special carries a baton, spray & cuffs.

[@robnewman6101]

Hallo Hallo. Stop in the name of the Law. Cought Red Handed.

[@etherealhawk]

"That's my culture" lol what tosh

[@GlaBurnzUrHouseAK47]

cant they issue a penalty notice for disorder to the drunk student?

[@Dronemad170]

Can’t issue FPNs to people who are intoxicated

[@AKA-dr9cp]

My future job is to work in the militarily in the British Air Force but I also like the met police

[@mistofoles]

There was a short-lived drama series about Special Police, round about 1991.simply called "SPECIALS". I'd like to watch it again, but it's rarer than rocking horse shit.

[@garym2760]

Mmmmmmm.....Lewis

[@marcuspotter5590]

21:48 notice the body language of the bouncer is similar to that of the guy who they ejected

[@lewisallan9963]

Yeah bouncers aren't always perfect 😂

[@ClaudioSantos-jb6ir]

no guns? haha

[@icantthinkofadecentusernam6690]

Claudio Santos. police don't need guns because it brings more violence to the scene because the criminal will want to defend themselves against the armed police so they will bring a gun

[@ClaudioSantos-jb6ir]

maybe in UK this can work, but in some countries that crime has more guns than some armies around the world, gun is needed

[@MarineAqua45]

Claudio Santos The only specials who carry guns are those in Northern Ireland.

[@MarineAqua45]

Hugh J arshole Arshole That’s not true, as in countries, like japan, the police are all armed & gun crime is minimal.

[@solomonwalker4132]

@@MarineAqua45 well we have police officers not fascist enforcers

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

15:40 He claims he cannot understand or speak English but knew which boxes to try to thieve. Must be lying and or a repeat offender too. I, guess Special Constables also have to undergo the same amount of training as the regular paid police? Currently two to three years. How many warnings did the drunk at the end ignore. Wait until he sobers up and sees the fine. Ouch. A very expensive night out indeed. Response to video only.

[@seferino]

How come they don't get paid? Ridiculous

[@JorRob001]

They should still get a bonus or gift cards or something

[@jdiquattro1406]

oacmre all over the UK, people do volenteer work. If they don't have a job, or need a job. Instead of just sitting at home all day they get out and do something.

[@seferino]

Well u need the money to survive, no working for free

[@MarineAqua45]

oacmre The idea is that if they paid them a yearly salary like the armed forces reserves, the candidates applying would only do this job for the money.

[@seferino]

If that was the correct logic then nobody would do any job if not for a lot of money .

[@mistofoles]

Eh ? I didn't think Special officers had the power of arrest ?

[@Kizron_Kizronson]

You may be thinking of community support officers.

[@johnb8956]

What do you think they do then?

[@lewisallan9963]

Specials are full police officers in terms of powers. They just happen to be volunteering there time for free. Police community support officers are paid police staff, they do not have the power of arrest, or permission to use force, they are designed to be closely integrated with the community to gather intelligence and improve relations. Aswell as handling minor things so police officers can be better used

[@epermute]

Policing on the cheap...

[@donnahill214]

They are in same danger should be paid and protected

[@tomsoki5738]

Donna Hill they volunteer if they want to get paid they can join the force properly

[@Animated.Odyssey]

It’s an apprenticeship kind of thing most people do it so they can get a qualification to become a actual constable

[@epermute]

@@Animated.Odyssey yep...I know. I volunteered with the police here in Canada before I joined. The extent to which they are used in the UK though is problematic, they are exposed to the same dangers with no pay, limited training and lack of support. Aux police programs are supposed to be about engaging the community and improving relationships not bolstering police numbers. It’s a slippery slope. Wouldn’t fly here with the police unions. Our specials attend parades and community events, not frontline policing functions.

[@Animated.Odyssey]

@@epermute ahhhh yeah true the police in the uk don’t have the necessary equipments for the stuff they deal with for example most police officers don’t even get tasers which is ridiculous

[@jpsandt2231]

21or not friend in blue You handel the drank hel nice And he push your and colic to the last law point I'm like the right way wat is the last to the texbook Wel dan

[@LoneWolf-ki5ee]

SORRY BE PAYED LIKE AMBS FIRE YOUR PUTTING YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE FEARS FEAR

[@infrared567]

That 21 year old policeman is unnecessarily heavy handed at times. needs to calm down

[@Jonesykins]

+jay will It's hard to balance assertiveness with kindness. They need to show their authority and not be pushed around. While showing at least some sort of tolerance.

[@infrared567]

Displaced Jonesable he comes in like a bull in a China shop from the start. Someone will take him on in the future

[@Jonesykins]

Nahhh.. Does he heck.

[@infrared567]

+Displaced Jonesable "does he heck" LOL

[@Stranger2011]

He is extremely heavy handed, no need at all to push the man then later throw him on the floor

[@dantaylor5939]

That second special constable didn't listen 2 the black man he kept talking over him even if someone drunk there mean to listen and so what if someone call you dude when I was on duty in cadets is someome call me dude i didn't really care at the end of the day he drunk and the police officer didn't really listen in my opioni

[@barrytyler]

The arrest of the bloke at the end was terrible. The chap was drunk yes, but disorderly he was not. If anything, the Special was assaulting him by continuously pushing him away. The guy was merely trying to engage in reasonable conversation but as is usually the case, an officer takes offence to being spoken to and gets rude and heavy handed. Just because someone has had a drink does not mean they are disorderly and need arresting. Terrible arrest and utterly unjust.

[@matthewduncan2499]

Barry Tyler he was clearly disorderly. The officer asked him to keep his hands to himself for his safety (rightly so) which he continued to ignore. I’m not sure what about his conversation you find “reasonable.”

[@barrytyler]

@@matthewduncan2499 The chap pointed a couple of times to the door. Yes, for safety the officer should be wary of raised hands, but he was genuinely only pointing. The officer then took offence to be called "dude"! What does it matter? The chap didn't lay a hand on the officers and was not shouting as they claimed. He was coherent. Then officer, probably embarrassed in front of cameras, just started pushing the chap away. If that was me on the receiving end I'd be going to the solicitors for some good advice!!

[@lewisallan9963]

Maby over reaction to touching yeah, but the guy wasn't gonna leave them alone so would have likely ended him being told to move in (officially not casually like before) him refusing so then being arrested anyway. Plus the guy literally layed his hand on him, technically assault....technically

[@inaayaahmed1835]

Personally, i do feel that special constables should be paid and pcso's shouldnt be :/

[@SRVNG__LF]

specials are specials because they volunteer, they do it for their community, psco's do it for their community too idk how it works yet but im sure they had to go through more to be in the police instead of volunteering. my opinion

[@SRVNG__LF]

also i just heard it say that specials do 16 hours a month whereas the police do 40 hours a week. so specials do this mainly for their community as a side thing to do from their part time jobs am guessing

[@clairespeight4143]

There not paid

[@SRVNG__LF]

@@clairespeight4143 yeah, when you volunteer you tend to not get paid.

[@clairespeight4143]

S3RV1NG__L1F3 also if you want to be a special do you need qualifications or subjects just for specials not pc

[@meowlsable]

Lewis is simply a frustrated boy who loves power, and throwing people around.

[@PottersVideos2]

Agreed!

[@etherealhawk]

At least he's doing something for the community and not sat watching KZbin judging people

[@1Loftwing1]

Obey Ted ok boomer

[@billylister5576]

Lewis needs to work on his people skills all that could of been avoided very easily

[@paani3327]

Lewis gave him loads of warnings, what do you expect him to do? Sit there and take it all night?

[@lewisallan9963]

Nah, and it was a great takedown too

[@solomonwalker4132]

Nah absolutely text book, he was given a tonne of warnings, someone who carries on like that is about to escalate the situation regardless of your efforts

[@Thaitanium73]

19:44 Extremely poor management of the situation by the young kid. He seriously needs some training on how to deal with people in such situations. He will get seriously hurt one day if he continues with this approach.

[@chrisglover2133]

Thaitanium73 No particular sign of him being a threat to the SC, just a bit excitable, agree with your comment!

[@sire5582]

I disagree. I think he handled it quite well. Some members of the public nowadays need a more hands on approach to make them come around to the fact that their behaviour isn't tolerated. Diversity and ethnicity come into play but the diverse actions chosen by the officer was needed. Most officers would have arrested him for being drunk and disorderly almost straight away. May I aso remind you that a condasending attitude towards younger officers in the organization is bad practice and a point someone at your age should know by now, on or off duty.

[@Thaitanium73]

He's not being disorderly and he is very arguably not in breach of the public order act. Any custody officer worth his salt would have refused this guys detention should he have been arrested and presented to him at the station.

[@sire5582]

Being kicked out of a bar for unruly behaviour, then refusing to leave the premises by both staff and two police officers after being asked several times ontop of showing aggression, inappropriately grabbing an officer while using incitive provocative language isn't disorderly?

[@Thaitanium73]

It is the 'bouncers' word against his that his behaviour was 'unruly' (can we see a list of the rules to check if his behaviour is classed as 'unruly'?). Secondly he is on public land, he is not inside any premises. He is not using provocative language unless you think that stating you are a peaceful person is provocative. The slight hold of the officers sleeve at one point was not aggressive or really inappropriate as he was being forced to move backwards whilst being intimidated by the officers and probably was just a natural reaction to try to steady himself and slow the movement slightly. Please state what 'incitive provocative language' he is using.

[@erectiledysfunction7399]

As as special you can look forward to minimal training, wear a uniform, drive cop cars and screw up investigations which you can pass on to the real cops..great service to the community .

[@NH-zh5cy]

so the specials are the new American police in the UK, how typical.

[@marcuspotter5590]

no you should see the MOD Police

[@MarineAqua45]

airalgerie pilot Special constables are reservist volunteer police officers who are the modern-day descendants of the town or county militias & watchmen. The concept of these duties goes back to the Saxon & Norman days.

[@sinofdamnation1547]

airalgerie pilot the new American police in the uk? Explain please.

[@deaconsmom2000]

What's typical is that there's always one asshole in every comment section that cannot resist insulting my country. Nine times out of ten, the topic has no relevance to the US. Tell the class all you know about police in the US. I'll bet it doesn't amount to a pinch of shit. You know what you hear from the media, nothing else. US police officers are not unpaid, unarmed, volunteers. Try again when you're smarter.

[@solomonwalker4132]

The most retarded comment ever made

[@Hairycheese1]

Imagine if we suggested volunteer untrained Doctors .... outcry, but apparently the job of a police officer is so low level that anyone can just put in a uniform - no wonder 'real' police hate these specials cause more problems most of the time - biased doc

[@joelangley7974]

Hairycheese1 special constables are not "untrained" you make out that they literally grab random people off the street and put them into a uniform, there is an interview and lots of small tests, in most forces the training lasts at least 12 weeks so they are not "untrained"

[@lewisallan9963]

The "hate" of specials in mostly banter and jokes...there is the occasional frustration when a special messes up a investigation in some way.....but mostly its just fun and games

[@solomonwalker4132]

They're not untrained you utter smooth brain

[@samlj6966]

I'm going to join up as soon as I turn 18!

[@ziaahmed1822]

Sam Garratt-Brown same in sha allah

[@Animated.Odyssey]

Update

[@pacman7959]

@@ziaahmed1822 you join up then. How did it go.

[@assassin3335]

update?