Home

[Aspiring Bobby]

So, they go through decent training course, probably about five to ten weeks is the average.

The main thing with PCSOs is that each force determines the training, powers and role. I.e. unlike a constable one force PCSO might be quite different to another.

Jurisdiction is normally...

[Aspiring Bobby]

Yes, I have always found the UK and the US really interesting, with regards to law enforcement / policing.

Yes, there are many and varied, although much less well-known than some of the US ones.

There are even about four cathedral constabularies!

Thanks, appreciate...

[Aspiring Bobby]

How can you say that it is a job that contradicts the Constitution. Don't you need someone to keep an eye on things?

Both parties in this incident were unprofessional to say the least!...

[Aspiring Bobby]

I think the OP makes a good point that there is a huge amount of power wielded by LEOs, but just rarely used.
After all, if the protectors simply gave up and went home there would be chaos!
But I think the people who serve in law enforcement, are generally the guys who will just keep going...

[Aspiring Bobby]

Yes, it is an interesting idea.
Personally I would do two/three things:

• Firstly - merge the 39 into one English national civilian force
• Sedondly - merge the 4 Welsh into a national civilian force
• Thirdly - de-merge all PCSOs, CEOs, parking attendants, council wardens, CSAS etc, into a local

...