How does a Chief Officer designate a Police Community Support Officer?
The Chief Constable needs to be satisfied that a person is suitable for the PCSO role, is capable of effectively carrying out his or her functions and has received adequate training. The Chief Constable will also decide the uniform, powers and equipment to be used by PCSOs in their Force area. When on duty each PCSO needs to carry a document that they can produce to a member of the public, if asked, which details their designated powers and their uniform.
