What is Citizens in Policing? Citizens in Policing is the term used to describe the thousands of people across the UK who giv ... e up their time to support the police. The role of citizens in policing is vital – volunteers increase the capacity of our constabularies, bringing valuable skills and expertise to police teams, creating closer and more effective relationships with our communities. These people give up their free time to volunteer in a variety of policing roles for various reasons. read more