ASCO Scotland Colleagues Survey 2023

Which division are you attached to?

How many years service do you have?

Have you previously been a full time police officer?

If so, how many years' service did you have before joining as a Special?

Have you previously been a Special in another police force (not including Police Scotland legacy forces)?

Are you a member of Police Staff?

What made you join the Specials to begin with?

What type of policing do you normally deploy for? (tick all that apply)

If other, please detail

How would you rate your morale right now?

Do you have your own personal issue...? (tick accordingly)

Would you be willing to carry and use Taser?

Do you mainly volunteer...?

Do you feel the initial training you receive is adequate for the role?

Do you feel ongoing training provision is sufficient for the role?

Are you intending to join as a full time officer?

Are you intending to remain as a Special Constable?

Do you feel valued by Police Scotland?

Do you feel much effort is made around your wellbeing and welfare? (Tick accordingly)

Do you feel supported by Police Scotland to carry out your role to the best of your ability?

Do you feel you have a good relationship with your full time colleagues?

If not, why not?

Would you be supportive of the Special Constabulary having a rank structure of its own?

Please select any alternative prefix which you would be happy to use:

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’?

Do you have any particular skills or interests that you want to pursue or develop within Police Scotland?

Please provide details:

Do you feel your divisional coordinator is carrying out the role to your expectations?

Please provide comments:

Do you tend to accept the Recognition Award payment?

If not, why not?

Do you believe the amount of the Award should be higher?

Please provide a figure you would like to see:

Do you believe a Special Constable should receive more remuneration similar to the retained fire service or the reserve forces?

Would more remuneration make you increase the number of hours you commit on duty?

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?

Would you welcome an increased payment as part of this role?

Did you feel that you had sufficient information about the role and expectations of before or upon joining?

Do you feel that onboarding could be improved e.g. Provided with a booklet of key information and contacts; entitlements; a buddy/tutor etc?

What would help you to increase the number of hours you volunteer?

How do you want the role of ASCO in general, and the Scotland Representative in particular, to support you as a Special Constable?

Please provide any other comments/feedback about any other aspect of Police Scotland and the Special Constabulary that you want to be considered and addressed. This can include specific issues that you have experienced, if desired: