PCSO's requests

Do you have to stop for a PCSO if while cycling along they command you to do so?

I'm not sure I went past one the other day, I had my headphones on.. but i think they wanted a word.

Doesn't really matter they aren't going to call out a car to chase you over RLJ and they can't catch you on foot unless you get the unluckiest puncture ever

It starts with not having lights..
http://road.cc/content/news/96506-pcsos-get-power-fine-unlit-cyclists

How long before it includes passing through them?

You should have lights on your bike at this time of year. You should have lights, full stop, when riding in the dark.

As for RLJ'ing... Grow up, get some balls.

Same article above also states that they could be fining you for lack of pedal reflectors.

It's strange they've given these powers to PCSOs but they've been given no rights to enforce traffic regulations like parking or driving on the pavement, on a mobile etc etc.

Don't forget illegals.. they are a real growing problem in london.

Hopefully with this policy to slowly progress PCSO power they will be able to deport people soon enough.

I was sent this by a family member, from their friendly CSO

It was written in Comic Sans Font.

I puked a little.

That is brilliant. Hythe & Dibden have recently installed a couple of miles of on pavement cycle route (NCN2) it has dozens of junctions with undefined priority and a huge number of driveway crossings. If you ride on the road you now get hassled by faster traffic, if you accidently ride on a pavement it seems you will now be hassled by the pcso.
I am meant to be a ctc right to ride rep for this area in my spare time(??). I need to follow this up.

I once was stopped by a police sergeant as I rode on the only cycle contraflow in town. We had a nice chat about how the council put the sign on backwards after it had been knocked down. He said that he didn't really care as he was due to retire in 10 days after 30 years service. It's a wierd place, out there in the country.

How can I apply to become PCSO?
I might have the skills and experience to be worldclass at catching cycling criminals.

http://road.cc/content/news/106582-lord-berkeley-tables-amendments-bill-giving-pcsos-power-fine-reflectorless

are PCSOs becoming the equivalent of supercorrupt NYPD officers?

This is a joke. Right?

This is a joke. Right?

Where's the punchline?

My luck is out.. but the luck of everyone else in the forum is up
http://www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/pcso/index.html

**We are currently not accepting new applications for PCSOs. Please check this page for regular updates. **

Police community support officers (PCSOs) are key to how we engage London's communities. Building bridges with the public, they are a reassuring presence, deterring crime and making a visible difference to people's lives. (I always wanted to make a difference)

They focus on the needs of the community. (i do this)
They interact and engage with the public.* (I definitely do this)*
They help create safer neighbourhoods.* (not so much..)*
They earn up to £27k* a year. (100% more than im on now)

Overview
More about PCSOs and the significant part they play in MPS's wider policing family.
Training
All PCSOs receive specialist training to help them carry out their role effectively and confidently.
Pay & benefits
You could work full-time, or have the opportunity to request to work part-time or as part of a job share. PCSOs receive a highly competitive rewards package.
Who we're looking for
Do you have the right values and sense of commitment to be a successful PCSO?
Selection process
Our structured application and selection procedure will ensure you have the right qualities for the role.

They earn up to £27k* a year. (100% more than im on now)

you're currently earning 13.5K?

/smartarse

I'd argue that would be a percentage *increase however interesting that we pay Math teachers less than fake policeman in this country.

http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/subjects-age-groups/teach-maths.aspx = £25k

That's because since teachers were stopped from dishing out corporal punishment no one respects them any more.

I found this to be a good read, scroll down to 'Dealing with police' if you have'nt got time to read the whole thing.

http://www.yourstrawman.com/

your conclusion is your own.

I'm glad he used clipart. It makes the whole thing much more clear.

I found this to be a good read, scroll down to 'Dealing with police' if you have'nt got time to read the whole thing.

http://www.yourstrawman.com/

your conclusion is your own.

A quick skim suggests that it's bog-standard, freeman-on-the-land, delusional twattery.

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A quick skim suggests that it's bog-standard, freeman-on-the-land, delusional twattery.

^ This. These people usually also think the contrails from aircraft are 'poisoning' you...

They are, by the way. It's just no one else gives a shit.

Conspiracy theory thread >>>>>>>>>>

Freeman types are the fucking worst.

Their ideas of the law come from American idiots who think they are still under maritime law (they are wrong) and then some British people think that law which even the American wrongers would say doesn't apply to them applies to them.

Fidiots.

That stuff about the new asbos is fucking terrifying though.

^ the point being in future there won't have to be owt antisocial about the people they want to ban from a place. George Monbiot described it well.