PCSOs & Special Constables
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) led Neighbourhood Policing Programme was launched in April 2005 and is underpinned by two government promises: We are working closely with ACPO across a number of areas to support this initiative. Training programmes include an updated national learning & development package for Police Community Support Officers (PCSO's) together with the introduction of a national recruitment programme aimed at supporting the recruitment of PCSO's and Specials to a national standard. (APA) The role of PCSO's was developed over the last few years with a view to increasing visibility of policing. They will support the work of local police forces and provide a visible and reassuring presence on the streets. The PCSO curriculum draws on the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) - a nationally designed programme to support forces in the training of student officers - and includes facilitated group discussions, case studies, role play and guest speakers, as well as flexible e-learning options. To find out more about our training provision in this field click on the course links on the far right of the screen.
