The hon. Gentleman puts the matter correctly—PCSOs are an addition, not a replacement. The PCSOs have been brought into the service under the command of the police as an addition to police officers. Of course, they need the appropriate training to deal with their responsibilities.
Police and Justice Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 March 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Police and Justice Bill.
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