PCSO
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police
| Stands for | Police community support officer |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
PCSO stands for Police community support officer, a police abbreviation.
Uniformed civilian member of police staff in England and Wales who patrols neighborhoods, deals with antisocial behavior and supports police officers but has limited powers and no general power of arrest. PCSOs were introduced in 2002.
Example: A PCSO visited the shop to take a statement about the shoplifting incident.
Usage notes
Created under the Police Reform Act 2002 to increase visible patrolling. PCSOs wear uniforms similar to constables but with blue rather than black-and-white checkered bands on some caps and the word "PCSO" on their vests. Many later join the police as constables.
Related abbreviations
More police abbreviations
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- OUI – Operating under the influence
- OWI – Operating while intoxicated
- PACE – Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- PBT – Preliminary breath test
- PC – Police constable
- PD – Police department
- PIT – Precision immobilization technique
- PO – Parole officer
- POI – Person of interest
- POST – Peace Officer Standards and Training
- RMS – Records management system