Special Constables (2164/20)

Please could you provide the following information;

• Does West Midlands Police offer Employer Supported Policing (or other paid time off) to members of Police Staff to carry out the role of Special Constable?
• If so, how much paid time is offered to carry out the role of Special Constable?
• Does the member of police staff have to be a Special Constable with West Midlands police to qualify for the paid time off?