In 1834 , the Act was extended to allow citizens appointed as Specials to act outside of their Parish area .
Special Constables were first introduced by the Special Constables Act 1831 , empowering Magistrates to appoint ordinary citizens as temporary police officers in times of emergency .
In 1834 , the Act was extended to allow citizens appointed as Specials to act outside of citizens ' Parish area .
Special Constables were first introduced by the Special Constables Act 1831 , empowering Magistrates to appoint ordinary citizens as temporary police officers in times of emergency .