The role of the civilian Detention Officer is to assist the Custody Officer in the detention and welfare of detained persons and their property. This consists of a Typing Centre, Finance Department, Property Office and general administration department. The Special Constabulary offers valued support across the Division to the regular Force. The duties they perform are varied and may involve them manning the front desk or attending special events to controlling traffic. Pro-active CID Officers operate in plain clothes to help them blend into the local community and target issues of localised concern such as drug dealing and burglary offences.
Officers also operate in unmarked police vehicles.
These are detectives specialising in 'in depth investigative' enquiries. The work is expansive and naturally encompasses a broad range of other serious crimes.