Talk:Police Community Support Officer

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[edit] Powers

Is this bit right?

"Constable can also choose to extend any part of any power, for instance an individual PCSO may be able to detain a person for up to 30 minutes, *but unable to use force to prevent their escape*."

No, it isn't. I'll fix it. Sapient 18:11, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

Yes, it's right, the Chief Constable can pick and choose that finely. The example used is that of Lancashire Constabulary whose PCSOs can order a person to remain with them for up to thirty minutes, but is unable to take hold of them to prevent them walking away. Will do a partial revert. Tigz 12:50, 18 May 2006 (UTC)