Why do they only need a four-week course when it takes two years to train as a PC?
The four week course is only their initial training. It is important that this is built upon by training in neighbourhood policing teams. PCSOs require less training because their role is different and more specific to that of a Police Constable. PCSOs will be fully trained to understand their role and how and when their powers should be exercised. The training package is comprehensive and on-going and is far greater than the training currently received by local authority warden schemes.
