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The Home Office does not collect figures on the number of volunteers who work alongside the police.<\/p>
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However, the Home Office does collect and publish statistics on the number of special constables in England and Wales. Figures for the last ten years can be found in table 3 of the latest \u2018Police Workforce, England and Wales\u2019 statistical release, which can be accessed here:<\/p>