LANCASHIRE’S special constabulary will give an insight into the work they do as they launch an awareness-raising week.

Volunteer officers from Lancashire Constabulary will be taking part in a range of operations including reassurance patrols and schemes for Halloween and bonfire night.

Nigel Walters, chief officer, said: “The intention of this week is to raise awareness of the work that the special constabulary does in Lancashire.

“In 2012/2013, over 400 special officers contributed more than 120,000 hours of volunteering, working alongside their regular police officer and police community support officer colleagues.”

Officers will be tweeting throughout the week using the hashtag #specialsweek on their Twitter account, which can be followed @LancsSCCOTeam.

Chief Officer Walters will also host a question and answer session on Twitter on Friday from 7pm until 8pm.

Lancashire Constabulary has 443 special constables who have full police powers and perform the same duties as regular officers. Aged over 18, they work flexible hours with a minimum requirement of four hours per week and provide their time free. To find out more, call 01772 410392.