Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester Police’s Inspector Tariq Butt and some of his team from our mounted and dog units are joining us for a Twitterchat next Tuesday.

‪Join them using #AskGMP If there is anything you would like to know about their work.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Greater Manchester Police’s Inspector Tariq Butt and some of his team from our mounted and dog units are joining us for a Twitterchat next Tuesday.

‪Join them using #AskGMP If there is anything you would like to know about their work.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Displaying the new mobile drug testing equipment.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Displaying the new mobile drug testing equipment.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Trying the breath test equipment...just for fun.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are warning drug drivers that they’re more equipped than ever to catch them as they launch their annual summer drug and drink drive operation.

This is the first operation since the introduction of new legislation earlier this year, which makes it an offence for motorists to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in their blood.

Officers can now test for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside using a drug screening device and if drugs are detected, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for a blood test.

Police have always encouraged drivers to have ‘none for the road’, and this applies to drugs as well as alcohol.

Inspector Susan Redfern from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “There is a misconception amongst drivers that they won’t get caught if they drug drive but with new legislation and drug-testing kits, it is easier than ever for us to catch you.

“Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether legal or not, can seriously impair your ability to drive and jeopardises people’s safety on the roads and we’ll use every tool at our disposal to stop this from happening.

“If you’re socialising this summer then please plan ahead and book a taxi, check public transport times or stick to none for the road.

“If you know of somebody driving under the influence of drink or drugs then please do the right thing and call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously before they kill themselves or somebody else.”

The traffic unit will be hosting a twitterchat on drink and drug driving later on this month. Follow @gmptraffic and @gmpolice feed and post questions using #AskGMP

To report a drink or drug driver, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Spreading the word about volunteering.

Greater Manchester Police is supporting this year’s National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) celebrating the crucial role that volunteers play in the force.

The Force has almost 1,300 volunteers who give up their own time to help police Greater Manchester. This week allows us to recognise the amazing work that they do.

Volunteer roles include special constables, police support volunteers, police cadets, museum and band volunteers.

There are over 650 specials currently in GMP who give up a minimum of four hours a week to policing their local community.

With the same policing powers as regular officers, specials can not only bring skills and knowledge from their day jobs to the role but take a wealth of experience away from it too.

The Force also recognises those individuals who actively contribute to local groups outside of the police organisation who volunteer their skills and time in making their communities a better and consequently safer place to be.

Participatory budgeting events held across Greater Manchester earlier this year demonstrated a wide array of additional services provided by communities for communities such as the provision of support to domestic violence victims, sport activities for local youths and art groups for the elderly.

Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “Volunteers play an integral part in policing the streets of Greater Manchester and this week is the perfect opportunity to thank them for of the work that they do.

“The individuals who give up their own time to positively contribute to the local community are an example to us all.”

Greater Manchester Police Museum has 20 volunteers and they play a key role in the day to day running of the museum.

The museum located on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester city centre has been recognised as a ‘hidden gem’ by VisitEngland.

Open every Tuesday 10.30am-3.30pm the museum is free of charge and has regular visits from specialist departments in the force.

For more information on the museum visit www.gmp.museum.co.uk and follow Greater Manchester Police on Facebook and @GMPMuseum on Twitter.

Young people are also getting involved in volunteering at GMP through the police cadets. The fifteen cadet unit across the Force are made up of groups of 13-17 year olds who learn about policing and crime prevention in the community.

ACC Shewan added: “Our volunteers are unpaid, highly trained professionals who work in a variety of different areas. We will be holding an event at Force Headquarters where we will be giving a personal thank you to some of our volunteers and celebrate the work that they do.”

To learn more about volunteering opportunities in GMP, visit the volunteer section of our website at www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also ask your questions on volunteering in our Twitterchat Thursday 4 June 1-3pm, ask your questions using #AskGMP and follow @GMPolice.

Spreading the word about volunteering.

Greater Manchester Police is supporting this year’s National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) celebrating the crucial role that volunteers play in the force.

The Force has almost 1,300 volunteers who give up their own time to help police Greater Manchester. This week allows us to recognise the amazing work that they do.

Volunteer roles include special constables, police support volunteers, police cadets, museum and band volunteers.

There are over 650 specials currently in GMP who give up a minimum of four hours a week to policing their local community.

With the same policing powers as regular officers, specials can not only bring skills and knowledge from their day jobs to the role but take a wealth of experience away from it too.

The Force also recognises those individuals who actively contribute to local groups outside of the police organisation who volunteer their skills and time in making their communities a better and consequently safer place to be.

Participatory budgeting events held across Greater Manchester earlier this year demonstrated a wide array of additional services provided by communities for communities such as the provision of support to domestic violence victims, sport activities for local youths and art groups for the elderly.

Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “Volunteers play an integral part in policing the streets of Greater Manchester and this week is the perfect opportunity to thank them for of the work that they do.

“The individuals who give up their own time to positively contribute to the local community are an example to us all.”

Greater Manchester Police Museum has 20 volunteers and they play a key role in the day to day running of the museum.

The museum located on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester city centre has been recognised as a ‘hidden gem’ by VisitEngland.

Open every Tuesday 10.30am-3.30pm the museum is free of charge and has regular visits from specialist departments in the force.

For more information on the museum visit www.gmp.museum.co.uk and follow Greater Manchester Police on Facebook and @GMPMuseum on Twitter.

Young people are also getting involved in volunteering at GMP through the police cadets. The fifteen cadet unit across the Force are made up of groups of 13-17 year olds who learn about policing and crime prevention in the community.

ACC Shewan added: “Our volunteers are unpaid, highly trained professionals who work in a variety of different areas. We will be holding an event at Force Headquarters where we will be giving a personal thank you to some of our volunteers and celebrate the work that they do.”

To learn more about volunteering opportunities in GMP, visit the volunteer section of our website at www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also ask your questions on volunteering in our Twitterchat Thursday 4 June 1-3pm, ask your questions using #AskGMP and follow @GMPolice.

Spreading the word about volunteering.

Greater Manchester Police is supporting this year’s National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) celebrating the crucial role that volunteers play in the force.

The Force has almost 1,300 volunteers who give up their own time to help police Greater Manchester. This week allows us to recognise the amazing work that they do.

Volunteer roles include special constables, police support volunteers, police cadets, museum and band volunteers.

There are over 650 specials currently in GMP who give up a minimum of four hours a week to policing their local community.

With the same policing powers as regular officers, specials can not only bring skills and knowledge from their day jobs to the role but take a wealth of experience away from it too.

The Force also recognises those individuals who actively contribute to local groups outside of the police organisation who volunteer their skills and time in making their communities a better and consequently safer place to be.

Participatory budgeting events held across Greater Manchester earlier this year demonstrated a wide array of additional services provided by communities for communities such as the provision of support to domestic violence victims, sport activities for local youths and art groups for the elderly.

Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “Volunteers play an integral part in policing the streets of Greater Manchester and this week is the perfect opportunity to thank them for of the work that they do.

“The individuals who give up their own time to positively contribute to the local community are an example to us all.”

Greater Manchester Police Museum has 20 volunteers and they play a key role in the day to day running of the museum.

The museum located on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester city centre has been recognised as a ‘hidden gem’ by VisitEngland.

Open every Tuesday 10.30am-3.30pm the museum is free of charge and has regular visits from specialist departments in the force.

For more information on the museum visit www.gmp.museum.co.uk and follow Greater Manchester Police on Facebook and @GMPMuseum on Twitter.

Young people are also getting involved in volunteering at GMP through the police cadets. The fifteen cadet unit across the Force are made up of groups of 13-17 year olds who learn about policing and crime prevention in the community.

ACC Shewan added: “Our volunteers are unpaid, highly trained professionals who work in a variety of different areas. We will be holding an event at Force Headquarters where we will be giving a personal thank you to some of our volunteers and celebrate the work that they do.”

To learn more about volunteering opportunities in GMP, visit the volunteer section of our website at www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also ask your questions on volunteering in our Twitterchat Thursday 4 June 1-3pm, ask your questions using #AskGMP and follow @GMPolice.

PC Chris Hayden on location at Manchester International Airport during the filming of the latest of Greater Manchester Police’s 60 Second Security videos.

This film offers a range of simple tips to ensure your home stays secure while you are away on holiday.

It is planned to launch the film this Friday (27 June 2014) to coincide with an #askgmp Twitterchat at 1pm in which Chris will be taking security questions and offering advice to help you stay safe. Please submit your questions to @gmpolice using the #askgmp hashgtag.

The new film will be the fifteenth in the series, which has covered a wide range of security topic and proved popular on social media.

Why not check out some of the other video’s in the ’60 Second Security’ series by visiting www.gmp.police.uk/60secondsecurity

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

PC Chris Hayden on location at Manchester International Airport during the filming of the latest of Greater Manchester Police’s 60 Second Security videos.

This film offers a range of simple tips to ensure your home stays secure while you are away on holiday.

It is planned to launch the film this Friday (27 June 2014) to coincide with an #askgmp Twitterchat at 1pm in which Chris will be taking security questions and offering advice to help you stay safe. Please submit your questions to @gmpolice using the #askgmp hashgtag.

The new film will be the fifteenth in the series, which has covered a wide range of security topic and proved popular on social media.

Why not check out some of the other video’s in the ’60 Second Security’ series by visiting www.gmp.police.uk/60secondsecurity

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.