POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS

That this House welcomes the valuable role and contribution made by police community support officers (PCSO) in supporting police officers by providing a visible presence and in helping to improve the quality of life in communities; believes that the role of police officers is distinct and different and that PCSOs should support, not substitute, or infringe on the work of police officers; and urges the Government to launch a publicity drive to raise public awareness of PCSOs and the positive impact that they make in helping keep our towns, cities and communities safe.