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The case for police volunteers

Volunteer policing / Special Constabulary

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Join Dr. Iain Britton as he interviews Andrew Morley of PwC Middle East in this thought-provoking episode on the evolving role of volunteer policing. With 30 years of public safety experience, Andrew shares international insights—from Abu Dhabi’s “We Are Police” programme to strategic frameworks helping police forces address cybercrime and build public trust.

Explore why volunteers are more than a “nice to have,” how specialist skill sets can fill critical gaps, and what law enforcement agencies worldwide can learn from each other.

Filmed in Abu Dhabi | Presented by Policing TV

Takeaways

  • Volunteer policing is increasingly vital for public safety strategies.
  • National programs like Saudi Vision 2030 integrate volunteers into development.
  • PwC’s “REAP” framework helps agencies embed volunteerism strategically
  • Abu Dhabi’s “We Are Police” model offers global inspiration.
  • Specialist volunteers (e.g. cyber experts) can close policing skill gaps.
  • Volunteerism boosts trust, inclusion, and diversity in law enforcement.
  • Policymakers need better measurement frameworks to show volunteer impact.
  • Volunteerism isn’t just support—it’s a strategic capability.

Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:36 – Andrew Moly’s Policing Background
2:09 – Volunteerism Across the Middle East
4:01 – Strategic Policy Paper: The Case for Volunteers
6:30 – Abu Dhabi’s “We Are Police” Programme
10:50 – Rise of Specialist Volunteers & Cybercrime Challenges
15:01 – Making the Strategic Case to Leaders
18:42 – What’s Next: Moonshot Thinking & Global Collaboration
21:30 – Final Thoughts

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