Volunteer police officers took to the streets for a national celebration this weekend.

Around 150 of Herts Police special constables celebrated National Special's Weekend, which marked their contribution to policing in the community.

The weekend consists of special constables serving 658 hours of duty from June 2 to June 4, with duties including deterring speeding drivers, carrying out patrols of antisocial behaviour and policing the Race for Life at Stanborough Lakes, as well as supporting neighbours as news broke of the terror attack on London Bridge.

Herts Special Police chief officer Mark Kendrew said: "“I am particularly proud that our volunteer police officers were also on hand to ably assist their regular officer colleagues providing reassurance to local communities in light of the terrorist attacks in London over the weekend.”

He added: “The idea of the National Special’s Weekend is to get as many of the UK’s nearly 15,000 Specials as possible to perform a duty over the weekend.

“Hertfordshire’s 240 strong team last year completed a total of 59,000 duty hours for the force. The support provided by our special constables and rural special constables is helping to combat crime and keep Hertfordshire even safer.”

In the last year special constables have made over 288 arrests and assisted in 674 arrests, made 116 drug seizures, dealt with 93 car crashes and conducted 179 breathalyser tests.

David Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, said: “I’d like to thank our Special Constables for what they have achieved during National Specials’ Weekend and for their invaluable support and commitment.

"It never fails to impress me that they each undertake this vital role during their free time."

If you are interested in becoming a special constable, visit the Herts Police website.