FOI 1153-2023 / Dec 2023 / PCSOs
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 1153-2023
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 29th December 2023 as follows:
Q1. What is the structure of the PCSO training programme broken down by a day by day basis? (a timetable would be preferable)
Q2. Please could I have a copy of the designation card given to PCSOs?
Q3. Is there a manual of guidance or other form of training material issued to student PCSOs and if so please could you provide a copy?
Q4. What equipment and uniform is issued to PCSOs? - manufacturer and model of each item
Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in providing the response to your request and for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please find the Warwickshire Police response set out below.
Q1 response: Please see attached an example of a PCSO training timetable.
Q2 response: Please see the below link for a complete list of Warwickshire PCSO designated powers:
Police Community Support Officers – designated powers | Warwickshire Police
Q3 response: Please be advised that the requested information is available within the public domain and is therefore exempt from disclosure by virtue of section 21 – ‘Information Reasonably Accessible by Other Means’. Please see the below link for information:
PCSO Handbook 2022 (college.police.uk)
Q4 response: Please see below a list of equipment and uniform provided to PCSOs. Please be advised that information relating to makes and models is not held as the items are procured from the National Uniform Management Service.
Flat Cap/Bowler
Winter Hat
Patrol Trousers
Leather Gloves
PCSO Velcro Badges
Short-Sleeved and Long-Sleeved Blue T-Shirts
Body Armour
Blue Tie
First Aid Pouch
Hi Vis Blouson
Equipment Belt
L/W Hi Vis jacket
¾ Car Coat
Softshell Jacket
Leather belt
White shirt
Torch
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible.
Your attention is drawn to the below which details your right of complaint.
Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or email the Freedom of Information Unit quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Unit
Warwickshire Police
PO Box 4
Leek Wootton
Warwickshire
CV35 7QB