PCSOs

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf law enforcement role
gptkbp:canBe community resolutions
gptkbp:canBeEmployedBy gptkb:Civil_Nuclear_Constabulary
gptkb:British_Transport_Police
gptkb:Ministry_of_Defence_Police
gptkbp:canDirect traffic
gptkbp:canSeize vehicles (in certain circumstances)
gptkbp:compatibleWith sworn police officers
warranted officers
gptkbp:doNotCarry batons
pepper spray
handcuffs
gptkbp:doNotOperateIn gptkb:Northern_Ireland
gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:employer police forces in England and Wales
gptkbp:enforcedBy gptkb:legislation
dog control orders
gptkbp:excludes power of arrest (except in limited circumstances)
power to detain for long periods
power to interview suspects
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:Home_Office
local councils
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PCSOs
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Police_Reform_Act_2002
gptkbp:introducedIn 2002
gptkbp:numberIn2023 approximately 8,000
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:powers confiscating alcohol
confiscating tobacco
issuing fixed penalty notices
requiring name and address
gptkbp:powersAre limited compared to police constables
gptkbp:primaryUse engage with the community
provide visible patrols
support police officers
gptkbp:providesTrainingFor local police forces
gptkbp:represents gptkb:PCSOs_National_Forum
GMB
Unison
gptkbp:specializesIn community engagement
crime prevention
anti-social behaviour
schools liaison
gptkbp:standsFor gptkb:Police_Community_Support_Officers
gptkbp:worksWith gptkb:police_officer
local communities
local authorities
gptkbp:wornBy distinctive uniform
high-visibility jackets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Metropolitan_Police_Service_(London)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5