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2008 PCSO POWERS 
 | I'm not sure these powers change much, it doesn't make a difference to many PCSO's. Mark (m_clements207) speaks about protecting the public. I believe that as PCSO's you already have this power, the power you need to do this is in common law. I think that what Mark may be addressing is that more powers are needed to tackle what counts to the public; quality of life issues I.E. ASB. The issues that hit us ALL hard. (I apologise if I am wrong by the way Mark!). But again, these 'new' powers don't really help PCSO's help the public. I mean, cycling on a footpath? (What? Why...?) What PCSO's really needed was more powers to control ASB. But there's still time yet! PCSO's have developed a lot in the past few years, and I have a feeling we will be seeing more documents like this in the future." | From: TheRunningMan2006 To: falkor Posted: 18 Sep 2007 Subject: Re: 2008 PCSO POWERS |
2008 PCSO POWERS
| From: Big-Si To: falkor Posted: 18 Sep 2007 Subject: Re: 2008 PCSO POWERS  | If PCSO's were designated with powers to detain and to search we would be able to stop detain / search for alcohol / drugs without awaiting a PC's presence. It is interesting that the contentious issue of detaining with reasonable force is still at the CC's discretion as well, this is the legislation allowing PPE to be issued. Personally I feel that we should be issued with PPE, certainly we spend a greater proportion on patrol than the PC's and are at greater risk of being assaulted statistically, a colleague was bottled two weeks ago and we struggled to make a citizens arrest and sat on the suspect until backup arrived. I do have concerns, though that the issue of PPE could lead to PCSO's being taken away from what they are supposed to be doing though, it would be all too easy for control room staff to send a PCSO to a shoplifter to detain / cuff them awaiting a PC's arrival. PPE should be for defence use, not to be routinely detaining people. I feel let down by the designation of these powers and feel that ACPO level and above have little understanding of the reality of the role and what we actually do. | |
NEW POWERS OF ARREST FOR 2006
SOCAP
Powers of arrest
Police Power of Arrest
New s.24A Other person power of arrest
One of the most important ways of classifying offences is by the categories that affect where and how a case will be tried.
Chief officers have discretion over which of the powers in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to bestow on their PCSOs. In order to reduce training requirements and ensure PCSOs’ efforts are focused on their core business, it is likely that only those powers necessary to meet the envisaged deployment will be bestowed. There is nothing in the legislation preventing PCSOs in the same force having different powers according to local needs (e.g. detention powers in one Division but not in another, as in the MET's Lambeth).
PCSOs will need to carry with them documentary evidence of their designated powers to produce under section 42.
It should be borne in mind that, in addition to Schedule 4 provisions, PCSOs will have the same powers as any other citizen, e.g. to make arrests or act in defence of themselves or another.
Overall, the powers of PCSOs (and accredited persons) need to be set in context. Most PCSOs will spend most of their time discharging their street duties without recourse to their powers, like regular police officers.
The Police Reform Act 2002 makes provision for Community Support Officers to be designated with the power of detention. Where a CSO has reason to believe that a person has committed a relevant offence he or she may require that person to supply their name or address. A relevant offence is defined as either a fixed penalty offence or an offence which has caused injury or alarm to another person or the loss of or damage to property.
If the individual concerned refuses to give a name or address or the CSO suspects that the details that have been given are false then the CSO may 'require the person to wait with them for up to 30 minutes pending the arrival of a constable'. Alternatively the CSO may accompany the person to a police station with that person's agreement. Any person who fails to wait with the CSO as required or who tries to make off is guilty of an offence. CSOs may use reasonable force in order to detain a person, but they are not necessarily supplied with handcuffs, batons or CS spray.
Where a designation applies this paragraph to any person, that person shall, in relation to any cordoned area in the relevant police area, have all the powers of a constable in uniform under section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (enforcement of cordoned area) to give orders, make arrangements or impose prohibitions or restrictions.
Power to stop and search vehicles etc. in authorised areas
Where a designation applies this paragraph to any person-
(a) that person shall, in any authorised area within the relevant police area, have all the powers of a constable in uniform by virtue of section 44(1)(a) and (d) and (2)(b) and 45(2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (powers of stop and search)-
(i) to stop and search vehicles;
(ii) to search anything in or on a vehicle or anything carried by the driver of a vehicle or any passenger in a vehicle;
(iii) to search anything carried by a pedestrian; and
(iv) to seize and retain any article discovered in the course of a search carried out by him or by a constable by virtue of any provision of section 44(1) or (2) of that Act;
and
(b) the references to a constable in subsections (1) and (4) of section 45 of that Act (which relate to the exercise of those powers) shall have effect in relation to the exercise of any of those powers by that person as references to that person.
A person shall not exercise any power of stop, search or seizure by virtue of this paragraph except in the company, and under the supervision, of a constable.
s59 PRA: Manner of driving by warned offender
Seizure of vehicles used to cause alarm etc.
(1) Where a designation applies this paragraph to any person-
(a) that person shall, within the relevant police area, have all the powers of a constable in uniform under section 59 of this Act which are set out in subsection (3) of that section; and
(b) references in that section to a constable, in relation to the exercise of any of those powers by that person, are references to that person.
(2) A person to whom this paragraph applies shall not enter any premises in exercise of the power conferred by section 59(3)(c) except in the company, and under the supervision, of a constable.
Powers include:
Section 59 - Must Contravene both of the following.
a) Contravenes Section 3 or 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 - Careless and Inconsiderate Driving and Prohibition of off road driving.
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Once warning given, second offence must take place within 12 months of that warning to seize. No entry is allowed to private dwelling, but allowed to garage or land.
A suggested warning that you adapt to the situation :-59(4) You are/have been driving in a careless and inconsiderate manner contrary to section 3 of the road traffic act 1988 OR you are/have been driving on common land, moorland, land not part of a road, a footpath or bridal way or restricted byway.
Contrary to section 34 of the road traffic act 1988 in a manner which is causing/is likely to cause alarm, distress or provide annoyance to members of the public. I must warn you that if you continue to drive the vehicle in the same way or if you drive the vehicle in the same way on another occasion I can seize your vehicle under section 54 of the Police Reform Act.
How do you go about it?
Check the person or the registration against your control on their Criminal Inteligence System (its not likely to be on the PNC). If theres a previous warning given, enforce the act, call up your appointed motor vehicle removal company
and stay with vehicle until collected. If you are giving the warning for the first time, fill in an intelligence report.
How do they get the vehicle back?
The first day incurs a cost of around £112, with subsequent days at £12 per day.
I hope this helps those out there, I keep this written in the back of my PNB for reference.
Section 17 Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984
A constable may enter and search premises for the purpose of saving life or limb or preventing serious damage to property
Examples of where PCSOs could use s17 PACE:
PACE allows an officer of the rank of superintendent or above to authorize road checks for 7 days. To authorize a check under these powers, the officer must have reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle in a designated area is carrying: Common-law powers allow any constable to stop and search any vehicle where there are reasonable grounds for believing that its occupants intend to commit a breach of the peace.
PCSOs Carrying out road checks
Where a designation applies this paragraph to any person, that person shall have the following powers in the relevant police area-
Any person may arrest without warrant:
Arrest is therefore always lawful where the arrested person is in the act of committing an arrestable offence or is reasonably suspected to be committing an arrestable offence. However, this is not the case where a PCSO arrests a person he has reasonable grounds to believe has committed an arrestable offence in circumstances where no arrestable offence has in fact been committed (the Court of Appeal in R v Self). In this latter case, the arrest is unlawful no matter how well grounded the PCSO's suspicions. Note that this restriction does not apply to a police officer. There is no citizen's power of arrest in circumstances where a citizen believes that an arrestable offence is about to be committed.
An arrestable offence is defined by s24 of PACE as being: So what is an arrestable offence? Essentially it is offence for which an adult could - at least in principle - be sentenced to at least five years' imprisonment. This includes homicides, serious and indecent assaults, rape, criminal damage, arson, and most theft-related offences. Is stealing, say, a potato, an arrestable offence? Undoubtedly, as theft, in general, has a seven-year maximum penalty. The fact that you would never, in practice, be put inside for stealing a potato is not relevant. Carrying an offensive weapon, murder, rape, robbery, burglary, theft, ABH assault, drug offences, violent disorder, causing criminal damage, indecent assault, taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, driving while disqualified, and ticket touting are some examples of arrestable offences.
It can be very difficult for a person who is not a criminal lawyer to remember which of the hundreds of defined statutory offences fall into the category of `arrestable offence' and which do not. The courts have not shown themselves sympathetic to the private citizen who gets it wrong. For example, failing to give your details to another driver at the scene of a road accident is an offence, but not an arrestable offence. In R v Jackson (1985) a man who tried to take the ignition keys from a car which had crashed into his, to prevent the owner leaving the scene, was deemed to be making an unlawful arrest. When the driver drove away, dragging the hapless would-be arrestor down the street, this was held to be self-defence: the attempted `arrest' was unlawful, and the arrestee was justified in resisting it. This despite the fact that he had just given an obviously false name. Breach of the peace Common Law
Breach of the peace is defined as being an act done or threatened to be done which either actually harms a person or, in his presence, his property or was likely to cause such harm or which put someone in fear of such harm being done (R v Howell). A breach of the peace can occur on private premises, even if the only persons likely to be affected by the breach are inside the premises and no member of the public outside the premises is involved (McConnell v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police).
"A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or of persons unlawfully at large."
Both the common law and statutory defences can be raised in respect of any crime with which the defendant is charged, and if successful will result in the defendant being completely acquitted. However, if a defendant uses excessive force this indicates that he acted unreasonably in the circumstances. There will therefore be no valid defence, and the defendant will be liable for the crime.
Offences committed
Section 46 of the Act creates the following offences:- OTHER OFFENCES
A person who- PCSOs directing traffic/ issuing HO/RT/1s by GlynB
A Chief Constable may designate suitable members of staff to be PCSOs. In effect this means one may be recruited to be a PCSO or may already hold some other post such as Traffic Warden and be designated as PCSO with whatever powers (as defined in the Police Reform Act) the Chief Constable (Commissioner) may determine.
In reality many forces have recruited PCSOs and given them Traffic Warden Powers. Such powers are contained within the Functions of Traffic Wardens Order 1970 and its amendments. These powers include the direction of traffic including pedestrians, the enforcement of street parking restrictions (except where these have been decriminalised), breaches of the lighting regulations, vehicle tax offences and unnecessary obstruction under the construction and use regulations.
The power to issue a HORT/1 is dependent on one of the endorsable offences for which a Traffic Warden has the power to deal being detected. These are leaving a vehicle at rest within the confines of a pedestrian crossing (zebra, pelican etc.) or the crossing controlled area and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position. In such cases the driver must produce a driving licence. A HORT/1 can thus be issued to cause the production. However there is no power to require other documents to be produced.
A Traffic Warden acting under the direction of and in company with a constable can, with the authority of the Chief Officer, require other productuons and deal with other offences in respect of certain moving traffic. However this is a difficult section of the order to understand and I am not aware of this being used.
The Home Office determination on Traffic Warden Uniform requires that a Traffic Warden who is also a PCSO will wear the PCSO uniform of their force and must have on each shoulder and on the breast the word "Traffic" in addition to any other titles and numbers. There is no definition of the size or colour of the lettering.
GlynB 04 Jul 2005
Abbreviations
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What changes will the new list of Standard Powers usher in?.... Very few I expect.
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Policy Statement
Being well presented is an important part of being professional. The standard of appearance of all staff should portray a favourable impression of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).
4.2 Anyone who has a tattoo which could be construed as being offensive to any religion or belief, or is in any way discriminatory, violent or intimidating, will not be accepted to join the MPS. Likewise, an existing member of staff who gets themselves tattooed in this way may, after investigation, become subject to disciplinary proceedings.
5.2 When driving MPS vehicles, staff may wear their own sunglasses when driving in bright sunlight. Lenses must not be mirrored, photochromatic or too dark and should be made of a suitable material to minimise the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. Sunglasses must be removed when engaging with members of the public. Cyclists will remove shaded eye protection.
6.2 If shirt sleeve order is worn, then male uniformed staff will wear a tie and female staff a cravat. Police officers must wear their tunic at coroner's court unless the court directs otherwise.
6.3 Non uniformed staff must wear smart formal wear.
6.4 Police Officers attending court in uniform must give evidence and patrol court buildings (magistrates' and crown) whilst carrying all their officer safety equipment.
7.1.1 Only authorised items, are to be issued to and worn by that individual.
7.1.2 Responsibility for determining appropriate garments and kit lists lies with the Clothing Board. Where there is a perceived need for additional or alternative clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE), a business case must be submitted. Staff must not approach or enter into discussions with individual manufacturers or suppliers.
7.2.2 Uniform must not be sold neither should they it be given as memorabilia unless otherwise authorised by Uniform Services.
10.2 It is appreciated that, for convenience, some staff may wish to wear certain items of uniform i.e. shirt, trousers, whilst travelling to or from work. This will be subject to a personal risk assessment. Any MPS insignia / badging must not be visible.
12 Uniformed officers and uniformed police staff (including corporate wear) with an enforcement role.
12.1 This includes police community support officers, traffic wardens, security staff, station reception officers, gaolers, designated detention officers and vehicle removal officers.
12.2 Where staff are working together, they should try to ensure consistency of appearance i.e. shirt sleeve order.
12.3.1 Hair must be neat, not allowed to cover the ears and, unless on identifiable religious or cultural grounds, worn above the collar. For safety reasons, ponytails are not permitted and long hair must be neatly and securely fastened up and worn relatively close to the head. Any hair bands or ties must be plain and the colour in keeping with the main uniform.
12.3.2 Hair must not be shaved or shaped into patterns or motifs. Moderate layering is acceptable but a sharp dividing line between long and short sections of hair is not allowed. Hair must not be dyed in conspicuously 'unnatural' colours. With the exception of faint modest highlighting, hair may only be dyed one colour.
12.3.3 An 'unshaven' appearance is not desirable therefore, beards or moustaches must be grown whilst off duty or when there will be no contact with the public.
12.3.5 Any item worn should be as unobtrusive as possible and must not conflict with any PPE provided. The above personal items will be permitted only where there is no significant health and safety risk, or precluded by the requirements of a specific operational order. Separate instruction may exist for training activities. If staff are physically unable, or feel unable to remove items of religious significance, there may be occasions where they need to be securely covered to minimise any risk.
12.3.6 Rings, studs or sleepers must not be worn through the ears, nose, eyebrows, tongue or any other visible part of the body. Staff who have body piercings that are not visible when clothed, should be aware of the associated risk of injury and remove jewellery as necessary.
12.4 Pre-planned and public order events
12.5 Uniformed staff in specialist branches and roles
12.6 Instructions on the use of specific items of clothing and equipment
12.6.1 The following instructions apply only where the relevant item is issued as part of the specific group role or entitlement. Line managers may give instructions as to which clothing combination should be worn.
12.6.3 When on foot patrol, male constables and sergeants must wear the beat duty helmet. This item conforms to Standard EN 397:1995, as does the industrial hard hat.
12.6.4 When staff, for religious reasons, wear alternative headwear to the item provided for the role/task being performed, s/he should be aware of the implications of any loss of protection and discuss deployment / health and safety issues with his/her line manager. Each case should be considered on an individual basis. The assistance of the Health and Safety Unit can be sought.
12.6.5 The style of alternative headwear is a matter of personal choice but must be neat and presentable. Any material chosen must be of a matt finish and the colour in keeping with the main uniform. Staff are reminded that certain synthetic fibres can represent a danger if they come into contact with flame and must therefore be avoided. The best materials are wool based. Detailed advice can be obtained from Uniform Services. There is no requirement for the Service badge or chequered banding to be worn on this item.
12.6.6 The beat duty helmet will be worn with the skull cap.
12.6.7 When a hijaab is worn in place of the Service issue bowler hat, or under the bowler if the wearer prefers, the wearers face and any Service insignia and numbering must remain visible. To ensure that any risk to health and safety is minimised, the hijaab must be fixed in such a way that allows quick release. The use of press studs or Velcro type patch will assist in achieving this. If a high visibility jacket is being worn, the hijaab must be tucked inside the collar. When worn without the added head protection of a bowler and a risk assessment requires the wearing of a bowler hat, a protective insert, available from Uniform Services must be worn.
12.6.8 Security staff must wear their headwear when on patrol or access control inside buildings.
12.6.9 In accordance with the MPS Police Use of Firearms policy, blue baseball caps must only be worn by firearm officers. Blue bump caps will only be worn by staff who are POLSA trained and for no other role, unless authorised for that particular role by the Clothing Board.
12.6.11 When long sleeved shirts are worn, a tie or cravat must be worn. The sleeves may be folded up to just above the elbow, provided that a tidy appearance is maintained.
12.6.12 When short sleeved shirts are worn open at the neck:
12.6.13 Staff may choose the ratio of long and short sleeve shirts they possess up to the authorised maximum issue but must have some of each type available, so that they can comply with any dress code directed.
12.6.15 Tie pins and badges can be a health and safety risk and therefore must not be worn. Nevertheless there will be occasions where official badges may be worn. These must be sanctioned by the Clothing Board in the first instance and if worn, individuals must ensure that the badge is securely fastened at all times.
12.6.20 Police officers riding on motorcycles, must wear the high visibility jacket at all times between 1 October and 31 March. From 1 April to 30 September, during daylight hours only, an 'H-belt' may be worn at an officer's discretion, subject to an individual risk assessment. A high visibility jacket must still be carried at all times and worn when an officer stops to deal with a road incident of any nature. ( Police Response to Incidents on Motorways and other 'Fast Roads')
12.6.30 Body armour has been issued for certain work activities for an individual's personal protection. It must be worn in accordance with instruction.
12.6.31 For policy relating to Officer Safety Equipment see (Officer Safety Training – Officer Safety Equipment SOP)
12.6.33 Royal Humane Society medals are worn on the right-hand side above the pocket on the male's tunic and in a similar position above the yoke seam on the female's.
13 Uniformed (including corporate wear) police staff in a non enforcement role
13.1 Uniform or corporate wear must be worn by those issued with it unless specifically directed otherwise by their line manager. Although some roles may not require direct contact with the public, staff are easily identified as members of the MPS. They are therefore expected to maintain the standards of non uniformed colleagues, as outlined in paragraph 14 below, in relation to hair and jewellery and for individual items of clothing, the guidelines for uniformed staff with an enforcement role will apply.
13.2 It is recognised that some type of work for example, grooming, may make adopting the formal standard of dress impractical. Line managers are expected to ensure staff are aware of local standards and that this standard is maintained.
14 Police officers and police staff employed in non uniformed roles
14.1 To portray a professional and favourable image to the public, visitors, and amongst colleagues, the general appearance of staff who work in non uniformed roles must conform to contemporary standards of conventional dress wear. Staff who wish to wear appropriate formal clothing from their own cultural background may do so. All clothing must be smart, business like and appropriate to the working environment. Sportswear, jeans, leggings, trainers, or clothing with indiscrete advertising logos, or other messages, are not appropriate.
14.2 Hair styles must be neat and take account of any safety requirement for the role performed. Where staff are required to meet with the public, the directions to uniformed staff concerning hair colour will apply.
14.3 Staff may wear moderate formal jewellery, as long as it is consistent with their role.
14.4 The MPS is committed to ensuring that, wherever possible, the diverse needs of all staff are met, provided that they do not conflict with, or compromise, the delivery of operational services and obligations under Health and Safety Legislation and the overall requirements and standards, as set out in this Guidance and the Dress Code Policy. If an individual has a particular requirement they believe is not addressed in these guidelines, s/he should discuss this with their line manager who can seek further advice from their HR unit. "Heavens why?" you are probably asking. The answer is that without your computer "cache" or your computer records to help you, experience has shown that your password and more importantly which email address you chose to register with "die" with the loss of your PC Please note that the verifyID scheme constructs a graphic image card which the member can print out for safe keeping in a diary, notebook, manual, secret place in the shed etc
Many PCSOs are surprised when they realise the powers available to them as ordinary citizens of England and Wales. Most people have heard of the “Citizens Arrest” and some have even exercised the power - especially if they have worked as a store detective.
However few people perhaps really understand the extent of their powers - and just as importantly, the limitation of those powers.
As a PCSO, you have access to the “Citizen’s” powers. You MUST know the extent and the limitations of those powers. You are accountable. If an arrest is made where there is no “power” then your action are unlawful. This can lead to a criminal case being “lost” at court or action taken in a civil court for damages.
It would be a good idea to refresh your understanding of The Human Rights Act (PLAN). You will always need to be able to justify your actions.
This section deals with Common Law powers and Section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
BACKGROUND
There are three ways in which a person may be brought before a criminal court: summons, arrest with warrant and arrest without warrant. These powers of arrest differ according to the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances under which it takes place.
Not one of these three methods is better than any other. Each has a use in the appropriate circumstances. Remember that arrest should not be a form of punishment, it is merely one of the ways of bringing a person before the court.
The three ways are:
Any Person Powers of Arrest
Basically, a summons is a document that tells the accused to attend the court at some date in the future. A warrant, on the other hand, is a court order that tells the police officer to actually go and arrest the person.
Before considering using a power of arrest, you must be sure that the power exists!
Common Law
The Common Law of this country, which is the oldest form of law, gave power of arrest to ‘any person’ for many offences. Later, with the creation of statute law, which included special powers of arrest, Common Law powers were largely replaced.
However, there is still one Common Law power of arrest in common usage, and this relates to ‘Breaches of the Peace’.
A Breach of the Peace means either:
• fighting
or
• the use of violence to people or property (in the person’s presence)
If a breach of the peace is taking place, or is likely to take place, any person may arrest any person causing any such breach of the peace. This power can be exercised anywhere - in a premises or public place; any person may enter premises by force if necessary, either to stop or prevent a breach of the peace.
In such cases, you must first state who you are, and demand admission. The breach of the peace power will only be resorted to if all other options available in statute law are exhausted.
Having said all that, You are NOT police officers. Consider your tactical options. “There is no expectation of contact in high risk situations.”
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you will! Any Person Powers of Arrest
Statute Law
A power of arrest that is given by an Act of Parliament is called a statutory power of arrest. These powers fall into three groups: (2 is a “Police Officer only” power; 3 will be dealt with later).
Serious offences like stealing, deliberate damage to property and assaults causing injury have been given special powers of arrest. Before you can consider exercising these special powers of arrest, you need to know that serious offences are defined by S24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 as ‘Arrestable Offences’.
An ‘Arrestable Offence’ is one where:
> the offence carries a penalty of 5 years imprisonment - or more (i.e. Theft)
or
> the penalty is fixed by law (i.e. Murder)
or
> the offence has been defined as an ‘Arrestable Offence’ in an Act of Parliament (i.e. Driving whilst Disqualified)
These are all examples of offences for which the maximum penalty on first conviction is five years or more (these are therefore ‘Arrestable Offences’).
These are all examples of an ‘Arrestable Offence’ by statute -
Schedule 1A of PACE:
Any Person Powers, S24 PACE 1984
There are 2 parts to the S24 PACE Powers.
a. Any person may arrest anyone who is committing an Arrestable Offence
Part 2:
a. Where an Arrestable Offence has been committed, any person may arrest anyone who is guilty of the offence
You MUST know an Arrestable Offence is happening or has happened, for example, if someone snatched your wallet or purse without your permission you would know it was being stolen.
As you have seen, the powers of arrest refer to ‘reasonable grounds’. Grounds which are merely a hunch or feeling are not reasonable. Reasonable means that your grounds must be based on objective facts that another person could evaluate.
For example: their behaviour, in addition to the time or place where a person is, and/or any property they are carrying, and/or information from witnesses.
Nothing in this section implies that you are expected to make arrests. Consider all your tactical options.
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Sections 110 & 111 and Schedule 7 of SOCAP came into force on 1 January 2006
Any person – arrest reasons
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For this purpose offences are classified as:
These must be tried on indictment at the Crown Court (eg murder,manslaughter, rape).
These can be tried either on indictment at the Crown Court or summarily at the Magistrates’ Court (eg theft, burglary, assault occasioning actual bodilyharm).
These can only be tried at the Magistrates’ Court (eg criminal damage of less than £5,000, assaulting a policeman in the execution of his duty, common assault).
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b) is causing or likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.
Must of first used a warning accept in section 59(5) circumstances are inpractible.
They have 21 days to collect their vehicle and pay the collection fee or vehicle can be destroyed or sold.
Arrestable Offences s24 PACE
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is guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
PACE = Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
the 1984 Act = Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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IMHO there are two issues that need to be urgently addressed:
From: Arthur ASCII
To: falkor
Posted: 18 Sep 2007 07:17
Subject: Re: 2008 PCSO POWERS 
The new list of standard powers that will be introduced on the 1st December, in my opinion, is a waste of time. In my force the new list will make no difference. As the study shows, powers to detain were originally planned, but due to further discussion this power was taken out of the list. I think it is so frustrating to know that if an incident does happen in my presence, I wouldn't have the power to deal with it.
I certainly don't agree with some discussions over the handout of Cuffs and CS spray to CSO's, although I feel extra powers are needed to make us a more effective part of the police family. I just hope in future months, the powers that be will see that giving us extra powers in certain areas of our remit will help to reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the villages, towns and cities we work in.
From: m_clements207
To: falkor
Posted: 13 Sep 2007
Subject: Re: standard powers?
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The following are excerpts from that policy which apply to MET PCSOs
7.1 Provision
• only the top button can be unfastened;
• underclothing must not be visible at the neck;
• a tie or cravat must be worn if wearing an outer garment. The exception being when there is a requirement to wear, over a shirt in warm weather, a high visibility jacket. 
If you answered YES to any of the above then you are in the situation where should your PC
YOUR ACCESS to our precious forums would be highly likely BLOCKED!
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o PCSOs do not report people for summons. However a summons may be issued after you issue a fixed penalty notice and the person elects to go to court
o Warrants are addressed to Constables, therefore PCSOs will not execute (carry out) warrants
o This is the area you need to understand.
This section is concerned with 1 above.Arrestable Offences
Part 1:
b. Any person may arrest anyone whom they have reasonable grounds to suspect is committing an Arrestable Offence
b. Where an Arrestable Offence has been committed, any person may arrest anyone whom they have reasonable grounds to suspect is guilty of the offence
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2008 PCSO POWERS
The Powers coming into force on 1st December still do little to assist PCSO's in their day to day duties and the reality of the role. The majority of the powers that would "give us teeth" and assist in making us effective are still at Chief Officers discretion. The fact that this is the case will do little to allay public confusion and nothing in creating a national standard.
PCSO's will again have little legislation to fall back upon to assist their PC colleagues and certainly in my force reducing red tape. At the moment all FPN's for disorder cannot be street issued, the suspect must be taken to custody to be ID's on livescan and documented. BTW PCSo's in my Force cannot issue FPN's for disorder.
I think the most important Powers have been ignored, particularly powers to detain and to search.
Often we need to detain a person for a PC to attend, usually kids with booze and or drugs, at the moment we ask them to wait (this is a unlawful detention) or ask them to turn out their bag / pockets (unlawful search).
This is leaving PCSO's open to complaints and discipline and rightfully so, and also the force to litigation which as we all know can be costly.
From: Big-Si
To: falkor
Posted: 18 Sep 2007
Subject: Re: 2008 PCSO POWERS 
From: m_clements207
To: falkor
Posted: 13 Sep 2007 05:23
Subject: Re: standard powers? I looked for this information as I felt that extra powers are required within my force (Northumbria) and heard that standard powers were being issued in future months. I feel that in this current climate of health and safety amongst members of the public and the police family, extra powers are required. I feel that PCSO's are working within communities as a high visibility presence, but I also feel that we should also be there to protect the public and if that includes detaining suspects on suspicion of theft, and on offences such as drunk and disorderly then so be it.
Personally, I feel that we should have been issued with the power to detain, and the power to stop vehicles and issue HORT 1 (producers) to drivers. Giving us these extra powers would make us more effective on the beats we work on, and help to relieve pressure on our already overstretched PC's.
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