ASCO Scotland Colleagues Survey 2023
Which division are you attached to?
Have you previously been a full time police officer?
Yes
No
Have you previously been a Special in another police force (not including Police Scotland legacy forces)?
Yes
No
Are you a member of Police Staff?
Yes
No
What type of policing do you normally deploy for? (tick all that apply)
Response
Community
Traffic
Events
Other
How would you rate your morale right now?
Great
Good
Poor
Would you be willing to carry and use Taser?
Yes
No
Do you mainly volunteer...?
Weekend (Fri night – Sun night)
Weekday (Mon-Fri)
Do you feel the initial training you receive is adequate for the role?
Yes
No
Do you feel ongoing training provision is sufficient for the role?
Yes
No
Are you intending to join as a full time officer?
Yes
No
Are you intending to remain as a Special Constable?
Yes - short term
Yes - long term
No
Do you feel valued by Police Scotland?
Yes
No
Do you feel much effort is made around your wellbeing and welfare? (Tick accordingly)
Yes - on duty
Yes - off duty
No
Do you feel supported by Police Scotland to carry out your role to the best of your ability?
Yes
No
Do you feel you have a good relationship with your full time colleagues?
Yes
No
Would you be supportive of the Special Constabulary having a rank structure of its own?
Yes
No
Do you think the prefix and term ‘Special’ is the best name for a volunteer police constable today?
Yes
No
Please select any alternative prefix which you would be happy to use:
Reserve
Auxiliary
Retained
Volunteer
Would you prefer to be more commonly known, addressed or referred to as a Police Constable, like a full time officer? I.e. Less differentiation in verbal language and written text, forms, policies etc that often say ‘police officers and special constables’?
Yes
No
Do you have any particular skills or interests that you want to pursue or develop within Police Scotland?
Yes
No
Do you feel your divisional coordinator is carrying out the role to your expectations?
Yes
No
Do you tend to accept the Recognition Award payment?
Yes
No
Do you believe the amount of the Award should be higher?
Yes
No
Do you believe a Special Constable should receive more remuneration similar to the retained fire service or the reserve forces?
Yes
No
Would more remuneration make you increase the number of hours you commit on duty?
Yes
No
If a role with more responsibility over other prospective or existing Specials was available (e.g. Conducting fitness tests, being a deputy regional coordinator etc), would this be of interest to you?
Yes
No
Would you welcome an increased payment as part of this role?
Yes
No
Did you feel that you had sufficient information about the role and expectations of before or upon joining?
Yes
No
Do you feel that onboarding could be improved e.g. Provided with a booklet of key information and contacts; entitlements; a buddy/tutor etc?
Yes
No
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