Volunteer Law Enforcement Association (UK)

Volunteer Law Enforcement Association (UK) is rated 3 out of 5 in the category law enforcement. Read and write reviews about Volunteer Law Enforcement Association (UK). The Volunteer Law Enforcement Association (UK) (VLEA UK), aims to be an inclusive, representative and strategically aware organisation which provides support and legal assistance to all volunteers in law enforcement. The number of volunteers in law enforcement has seen rapid growth in the last few years with innovative use of volunteers, such as the introduction of National Crime Agency Special Constables, the national Cyber Specials Cyber Volunteers (CSCV) programme and Durham Constabulary’s Police Community Support Volunteers programme, adding to the more traditional roles of Special Constables and community based groups such as Neighbourhood Watch. Despite the increase in volunteer utilisation and engagement within Policing, there is no representative body that recognises or supports the diverse and specific needs of those who give their time freely to support law enforcement. The increasing risk exposure and developing roles of volunteers also means increasingly volunteers may find themselves in a position where formal support is required. VLEA will seek to build collaborative relationships with existing staff associations and unions to provide the support that is currently lacking.