# Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

- identify key legislation outlining PCSO powers in England and Wales

- understand how powers are designated to a PCSO

- recognise certain situations where a PCSO can exercise their powers.

OpenLearn - Understanding PCSO powers
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