Hi Guys, Morale is so low at the moment even though we have some breathing space i still believe that the role of a PCSO as we see it will go and we will possibly be re deployed if we are lucky and if we do,it will be in a role that probably is still called " Neighbourhood policing " but will be ear...

It's crazy, so with that many officers gone the remaining few, their job role must have to change ? and i guess they will have to re apply for their own jobs with a new job title and after all that effort for re applying and if you are fortunate to get your job back, how long will you have it ? beca...

Just wait for it I can see within 12 months most Police Forces will be looking to disestablish the role of the PCSO, and the Unions are going to be powerless, my fellow PCSO's we need to be prepared for the end of the PCSO role in the UK, so any PCSO's out there now is the time to start looking for...

I do think there are dark times ahead for PCSO's unfortunately. I believe that the role will change for us. I would imagine they will get rid of NBM's and we will have more of a specialist role, like dealing with youth crime and education in schools, much like Youth intervention Officers. I know th...

I do think there are dark times ahead for PCSO's unfortunately. I believe that the role will change for us. I would imagine they will get rid of NBM's and we will have more of a specialist role, like dealing with youth crime and education in schools, much like Youth intervention Officers. I know the...

We do not work bank holidays and if we do it would be just time on our card. I would love to earn overtime money.

Once a year and its mainly first Aid! they chuck in a few techniques for defending against a knife attack but more for a bit of fun I guess Oh and a few strike actions and some head lock moves I am impressed with the amount of OST Big Brother.

Yeah i have seen the news Tonkertoy but no one is committing to anything, I guess we should know more on the 6th this week as i believe thats when we find out about the budget.

Can anyone help me understand why we are recruiting more PCSOs and then in the near distance future start culling us ?

So would you apply for your job Tonkertoy if have to ? I know I would. How many of PCSOs on this site would apply for their job ?

I am at a lost with what's going so I guess its good news for us but not for the new recruits ?

Yeah its all shocking and this is the first time I am concerned about my job. There is 20 new intakes that start in february (fact) although the number of 180 PCSOs that was said to go this is not the case however there will be cuts Its how they will do is the worrying thing.I would imagine that whe...

RJ has been around for some years now it has been used for shoplifting,criminal damage , dog offences and other low level offences. I feel it has been misuded from time to time and just being used as a quick disposal to which I feel it shouldn't as that's when it just looses the meaning behind resto...

Is this not restorative justice ?

We in D&C have been given the power which is a good result..