Practical Skills for Police Community Support Officers
1st Edition
Published on 4. May 2007
152 pages
978-1-84445-331-3 (ISBN)
Description
The role of the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) is increasingly demanding and challenging, requiring constant learning and application of practical skills. This book is written as a practical guide for prospective or newly-recruited PCSOs, as well as established officers who want to refresh and develop their knowledge. Linked throughout to the National Occupational Standards, this book introduces the key, universal areas of competency for PCSOs and guides the reader through incidents typical of those PCSOs will encounter. Throughout, these scenarios are addressed with up-to-date policing methods, relevant procedure and legislation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-331-3 (9781844453313)
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05/2007
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
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Person
Sue Madsen is a serving police sergeant with Durham Constabulary. Her current post as a police trainer and trainer development officer is based within the professional development unit of Durham Constabulary, where she deals exclusively with the operational tutelage period and assessment of student police officers. Sue also holds a Certificate of Education and is both a qualified Recruit Assessor and Police Promotions OSPRE exam assessor.
Content
Introduction
Role of the Police Community Support Officer
Skills and Abilities
Effective Foot Patrol
Anti-Social Behaviour (Youth Nuisance)
Community Meetings
Licensing
Traffic Related Duties
Vehicle Nuisance
Statement Writing
Appendix A: PCSO: suggested standardised powers
Appendix B: PCSO: role profile
Appendix C: Witness statement: property
Appendix D: Witness statement: youth nuisance
Appendix E: Witness statement: alcohol
Index
Role of the Police Community Support Officer
Skills and Abilities
Effective Foot Patrol
Anti-Social Behaviour (Youth Nuisance)
Community Meetings
Licensing
Traffic Related Duties
Vehicle Nuisance
Statement Writing
Appendix A: PCSO: suggested standardised powers
Appendix B: PCSO: role profile
Appendix C: Witness statement: property
Appendix D: Witness statement: youth nuisance
Appendix E: Witness statement: alcohol
Index
