Special Constabulary
（重定向自Special Constables）
![Special Constables and regular officers of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary at the 125th anniversary of the Special Constabulary in Taunton, Somerset](/Images/godic/202502/12/ASPolice3449.jpg")
![Variants of epaulettes used by different forces, comprising collar number, divisional call sign and Special Constabulary insignia](/Images/godic/202502/12/SCVariantEpaulettes3449.png")
The Special Constabulary is the part-time volunteer section of statutory police forces in the United Kingdom and some Crown dependencies. Its officers are known as special constables (all hold the office of constable no matter what their grade) or informally as specials.