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