Understanding PCSO powers
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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 The role of the PCSO
  • 2 Introduction to powers applicable to PCSOs
    • 2.1 Powers that cannot be granted to PCSOs
    • 2.2 The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
  • 3 PCSO powers – to search and seize
    • 3.2 Defining a PCSO search and seizure
    • 3.3 Core knowledge required to undertake a search and seizure
  • 4 PCSO powers – traffic-related matters
    • 4.1 Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002
    • 4.2 Vehicles illegally parked and causing an obstruction
  • 5 PCSO powers – alcohol offences
    • 5.1 Confiscation of alcohol from young people
    • 5.2 Other alcohol offences – drunk and disorderly, and being found drunk
  • Summary
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • Further reading
  • References

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