PCSO skills overlooked by forces College claims with updated guide

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PCSO skills overlooked by forces College claims with updated guide

Chiefs and supervisors are failing to recognise PCSOs have "essential skills", says the College of Policing.

Date - 6th June 2022
By - Chris Smith

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The return of neighbourhood policing has been bolstered with more support for PCSOs from the College of Policing. New guidance for both Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and supervisors has clearly set out their powers and how they can be...

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