We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Deller as the Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary.
James brings with him a decade of experience as a special constable. He has previously served with Dyfed-Powys and Humberside Police; and also as chief officer of Surrey Police Special Constabulary.
James became a Met special in 2013 and has been leading the 1,400 plus strong Met Special Constabulary since the retirement of the former Chief Special Officer John Conway last year.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who selflessly volunteer at least 16 hours of their free time each month in addition to their day-jobs. They hold the same policing powers as regular police officers and work in a variety of teams across the Met, from local policing on boroughs to specialist commands.
Special Chief Officer James Deller said: “I am proud to have been chosen to lead the Met’s special constables and continue to serve the residents of this great city. It’s an extremely challenging time in policing and so it is critical that we harness and empower our volunteer police officers to use their strengths and skills to deliver on the Commissioner’s mission of More Trust, Less crime and High standards.”
James began his working career as a secondary school teacher later moving to work in learning and development across the public sector, including health and local government. He currently works at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust where he is the Head of Core Skills and Induction.
Commander Jon Savell, Frontline Policing added: “I am delighted that James has been appointed as the Chief Officer for the Met’s Special Constabulary. James is passionate and committed to the role of special constable and taking the special constabulary from strength to strength.”
If you’re interested in becoming a special constable or a regular police constable in London, or know of anyone who is, you can find more information at www.met.police.uk/careers
