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'2007' ARTICLES 19/11/2007 14:31 BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE PCSO SHORTLISTED “PCSO OF THE YEAR AWARD” GO TO NEXT PAGE FOR MORE ARTICLES!      A British Transport Police Community Support Officer’s work to reduce anti-social behaviour has been shortlisted for Community Support Officer of the Year Award, as part of a prestigious national policing awards to be held in London. PCSO Dan Luczak, 22, is part of the West Midlands Neighbourhood Policing Team covering the Lichfield Cross City line. The nomination recognizes Dan's energy, enthusiasm and proactivity in tackling anti social behaviour and disorder. The ceremony on Thursday, 22 November, is organised by Jane’s Police Review and pits Dan head to head with PCSOs from police forces from all over the country. Birmingham based PCSO Dan Luczak said: “I’m thrilled to have been short listed and to have gone this far. “I really enjoy my job. Everyday is a challenge and knowing that we are making a difference, and having an impact with the community we serve, makes it all worthwhile.” Area Commander Chief Superintendent Peter McHugh, said: “Dan is a model PSCO. He is committed to the role, friendly and approachable. We are extremely proud of him and wish him all the best.” 19/11/2007 14:31           read who the winners were!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Support Officer of the Year Award (This award category was newly introduced this year to recognise personal skills in adding value to communities, local initiatives introduced and any demonstration of excellent working relationships with communities.) 23 November 2007 WINNERS OF JANE’S POLICE REVIEW GALA AWARDS ANNOUNCED London, 23 November 2007 – The winners of the prestigious Jane’s Police Review Gala Awards were announced on 23 November in a glittering ceremony in London. PCSO Andre De Jongh of Suffolk Police PCSO Deborah Charman of Avon and Somerset Police Community Support Officer of the Year Second place: PCSO Andre De Jongh of Suffolk Police Third place: PCSO Deborah Charman of Avon and Somerset Police Highly commended: PCSO Robert Johnson of Merseyside Police and PCSO Nicola Burton of Staffordshire Police. 23 November 2007                view the article -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fewer bobbies on the beat Published on 15/11/2007 By Karl Connor THERE are 13 fewer bobbies on the beat in West Cumbria than this time last year – and the Police Federation says most of the work previously done by full-time sworn officers has been passed on to Police Community Support Officers. Andy Wilson, Cumbria chairman for the Police Federation – which represents police officers – says the support officers (PCSOs) are not being used in the way the Government intended. “The whole idea is that community support officers are supposed to do exactly that: support the work that the sworn officers do,” he said. “But more and more we are seeing them deployed to do work such as door-to-door enquiries, which should be done by a sworn officer. “We are worried that when the PCSOs’ funding from government runs out in 2008 we will be badly over-stretched, because officers who retire or move on are not being replaced, with the money being spent on other projects. But that is only possible because PCSOs are carrying out the day-to- day duties of sworn officers. “It is important to stress we have no axe to grind with the individuals who are working as PCSOs in Cumbria. They do a tremendous job and many of them possess the skills needed to become sworn officers, after training.” By September Cumbria Constabulary had hired 105 PCSOs across the county. Speaking as that figure was announced, the then acting deputy chief constable, Graham Sunderland, said: “PCSOs are out and about every day meeting the public and engaging with young people. They are not only dealing with low-level anti-social behaviour but also helping to break down any barriers that exist within the community. They are a visible presence on the streets and people in the community feel better for seeing them.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the following announcement refers to the article immediately following it With regard to an article that appeared in the Daily Mail on Monday the 19th November 2007 which you have replicated on your website, I would like to offer some clarification on the matter. The article is factually incorrect and the Cheshire Police have contacted the Daily Mail requesting that a factual clarification be printed in the Mail, along with an apology. If this is not done we will be forwarding the complaint to the Press Complaints Commission. The PCSO featured in the article was supporting a Neighbourhood Policing Unit Road Safety initiative during National Road Safety Week. The PCSO did not issue any fixed penalty tickets. The initiative was an educational road safety initiative offering drivers the opportunity to view road safety videos instead of a fixed penalty ticket. Of the 80 vehicles stopped (by police officers) on this initiative, only three drivers opted for the fixed penalty ticket. These three tickets were issued by police officers. The initiative was conducted with the Fire Service who form part of the local Road Safety Partnership. The Daily Mail had been made aware of these facts last week, prior to the publication of this article on Monday. I would be obliged if you can address the facts on your website to ensure that reporting on this issue is factual and balanced. Regards Dave Murray Assistant Press Officer Cheshire Police 20 November 2007 11:23 The Blunkett Bobbies who are manning speed traps and handing out fines By JAYA NARAIN Last updated at 22:14pm on 18th November 2007 They are meant to combat antisocial behaviour and provide the local community with a reassuring presence. So many will be rather puzzled by the sight of a police community support officer instead manning a speed trap and handing out fines. The revelation that the so-called Blunkett Bobbies are apparently being used to tackle motoring offences has angered many rank-and-file officers. They say the remit of police support officers, who were introduced by the then home secretary David Blunkett in 2002, is being widened by stealth. This female officer, who was pictured working in Wilmslow, Cheshire, told a member of the public she had given 13 fines of £60 each to drivers talking on mobile phones. She said a team of support officers were targeting motorists in an operation being co-ordinated by a police officer. Metin Enver of the Police Federation, which represents rank-and file officers, said: "When PCSOs were introduced they were supposed to be the eyes and ears on the street, so anything that removes them from that interaction with the public, in this case manning a roadside speed trap, would be a cause for concern for us. This is symptomatic of a sinister creep which we are seeing occurring across all 43 of the police forces. "The Government have allowed this grey area to exist around what roles PCSOs are actually supposed to be performing and it's allowing chief constables to deploy them in ways in which they weren't employed to." He added: 'The chief constables are keeping an eye on each other's forces to see how far they can push this grey area, so when one decides, "I'm going to have PCSOs manning speed cameras", they will all follow suit.' A spokesman for the Cheshire Constabulary said the force has 74 police community support officers and a number of these are dedicated to traffic duties. Describing the role of its police support officers, the force's website says: "Their role is non-confrontational and they provide a reassuring uniform presence in local communities." The force's Chief Constable, Peter Fahy, said: "Our police community support officers have already created a favourable impression with the public and it is clear they want to see more of them." 18th November 2007              article has now been removed from the Daily Mail              view the topic

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        FOOT CARE FOR THE FOOT SOLDIERS OF THE MPS.

21 September 2005 14:13

As PCSO’s, you will be spending most of your 8-10 hour shifts on your feet. Most of us have become “petrol-footed” and forgotten what this means. Here are a few hints on how to keep these valuable pieces of machinery in working order.

1. Buying shoes. All feet swell during the day, especially women’s feet, so buy them in the afternoon or evening. Even so, they should be big enough to allow you to wear two pairs of thick socks – standing still waiting for something to happen can cause one to become very cold. Shoes should have square toe boxes, to give your toes plenty of space to spread; any fashionable points should be extra. High heels tend to push the toes against the front of the shoes, which can be painful by the end of the day, as well as causing back ache by throwing the pelvis forward.

2. Shoes or boots? It is “macho” to wear boots which cover the ankles, but this is rarely necessary. Boots are heavier than shoes, which can add to fatigue at the end of the day – leave them for the boys in the elite squads, who spend much of their time sitting waiting in carriers.

3. What material? Only natural leather breathes; synthetic soles and uppers can make the feet very sweaty – something which can make you unpopular in the locker room. This is subject to safety and Police Regulations. If you can afford it, splash out on a second pair and wear them alternately, so that they have a chance to dry out.

4. Socks. Synthetic materials, like nylon & Lycra, are colder than wool, and do not absorb sweat. Again, if you have sweaty feet, synthetic socks can make them smell. I know that real wool is hard to find, and wears through more quickly, but if your partner isn’t prepared to mend them for you, find another! I buy mine at camping and outdoor shops, or country shows.

5. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the space between the fourth and fifth toes, especially in sweaty feet. If they do become infected, wash and dry them two or three times a day, and apply a suitable cream, available quite cheaply from Superdrug or Boots the Chemists.

6. Rarely, persistent pain in the mid-foot, particularly on the outer side, is due to a stress fracture of one of the bones there, due to unaccustomed walking & standing. The French call this “Pied de jeune soldat” – “Young soldier’s foot”. Occasionally I still see “Policeman’s heel”, due to repeated banging of the heel on hard pavements. Both of these conditions can be dealt with in your G.P.’s surgery – don’t waste time going to a hospital A & E Department. Ibuprofen costs about £6 a hundred from Boots, and can be very helpful; the same tablets sold in shiny packets under the name “Nurofen” cost far more.

7. Chiropodists are not just for women and wimps. You should go every six months or so, to have your feet “serviced” and to deal with any minor problems before they become big ones.

Remember the Start-Rite slogan “Little feet have far to go”; take good care of your feet and they will take good care of you – you only have one pair.

Dr Lyons

Senior FME (MET)

TOP TEN police sites 2005

#	SITE	DESCRIPTION	NOMINATED BY
1	police 999	A well used information site with lots of information on joining up and the law, with a large fast moving forum with news stories and in depth topics on Policing issues with some 2000 members. Covers all angles from PC to PCSO. There are a great mixture of Police Officers of all ranks, Specials and police staff including Pcsos all joining in with the topics.	Billy-Bob
2	ukpolice online	With 8000 members and 50000 posts, this site will take a lot of beating as the number two police site in the UK today. Forums which include PIRT/SET Entrance Tests, Interview, Assessment and Fitness test are head of the site but there's tons more to get your teeth into.	kerryelisabeth
3	off duty	'Off duty' and the 'Off Duty forum' is supported by the Police Superintendents Association of England and Wales......It offers police news, letters, jobs and careers, police seminars, classified ads, travel agent, money advice and help. With over 1000 members it's very active forum offers advice on a huge range of issues from police and policing, to trouble with your computer..	Dilly Day Dream
4	national centre for applied learning technologies	NCALT: Official resources for police staff only, you can access this from home provided that you have registered with your police email address. One big part of this site is that it contains the ultimate police legal database used by police forces across the UK.	jedrick999
5	police specials	This is the site that I visited when I was first interested in joining the Specials. All those questions I had wondering what it was really like and what the selection process was like were answered by serving specials and regular officers. I know it has helped many regular Officers and Specials start out and thankfully there are now a lot of PCSO's involved too.	michael
6	police could you	This is a great site for any person who's considering a career within the Police Service. This site caters for people wanting to bacome Police Officers as well as Support Staff. You can access a link to show current vacancies around the UK. You can fill out an 'online application form' and save and track your application at anytime. You can even read up on what happens from the point your application is received.	alihowe
7	Worldwide Police Forums	Private member forums, reference posts, Latest News and all this from Police Forces around the globe	markluker
8	police oracle	With brand new forums just set up, 'police oracle' offers a wealth of resources. This site has a version of "friends reunited" but for police. If you were stationed at any UK police station then check here for your old buddies. Major acts of parliament, great guides on recruitment such as the requirements to become a police officer and a nifty almanac, are just the tip of the iceberg for 'police oracle.'	CA5
9	JoinTheJob.com	From "the man" who made the ever popular 'Police Specials site' here is Join The Job which clarifies the whole police recruitment process in detail. It is a very clear and straightforward site for anyone thinking of applying to be a PC. Lots of info and details, advice and guidance on the procedure. Worth starting here if you have a blank application in your hand!"	tim419
10	together tackling ASB	This is a campaign across England and Wales that takes a stand against anti-social behaviour and puts the needs of the local community first. The campaign represents a commitment by everyone involved to take a stand, be accountable for their actions and uphold standards of decency and behaviour. Above all, the TOGETHER campaign is about taking action. By working together, we can deliver change in our communities. Many people across England and Wales believe that anti-social behaviour is a problem where they live.	micky

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