German Occupation
1940 - 1945

Current research has failed to identify any deployment
of Special constables during the years of German occupation.
However, in 1943, authority was given by the Germans for
the formation of "Special Parish Patrols" for night duty.
Each Parish having to provide up to 20 responsible male
persons for this purpose.

In addition to the Special Parish Patrols the problems
of local crime resulted in the bringing into force of the
"Auxiliary Paid Police Force (Jersey) Regulations, 1944
(States of Jersey) These regulations empowered the Police
Committee to appoint not more than 40 men to serve with
the Paid Police Force as Auxiliary Police Constables.
A service for which they were to receive payment. The
only known distinctive mark of identification or office
worn by these auxiliary officers was a police duty band
worn over civilian clothing.

Although not Special Constables per sé the auxiliary
officers were a form of police reserve worthy of mention.
They were, as far as can be established, disbanded some
time after the Liberation of the Island in 1945.