Well I also found the link from the pcso web site, but only cause I'm new there too, and i found the link every where i went

any way hi all
and as I have said somewhere else here I'm a civvy for my sins, with papers submited.

little star

Hi all!

I used to live in Hounslow! Small world hey! Where abouts on TX do you work matey?

BTPLondon

Welcome to the PCSO's out there. Just a question:

What is the length of time training for PCSO's?

Is it a National Training package like CENTREX for regular Officers?

Don't know if it is the same everywhere but ours get five weeks

Afternoon all,

I had four weeks (Met') but it could have been condensed to half that, it was that basic. I understand that it has been put up to five weeks and they plan to run it alongside the PC's at Hendon (although, I believe this has not happened yet).

I heard somewhere that Centrex believe it should be closer to eight weeks (can't remember where though).

It would be nice if it was pass or fail though (I didn't even have an exam, just a knowledge -*test*-('") with no time limit and conferring actively encouraged).

Still what do I know, I just work here!!!

Hi, another newb comes across from Falkor Pcso website. I have passed everything and am just waiting on security clearance to become a Pcso. Fingers crossed i should be on the next (January) course. I have been told the training is now 7 weeks, can't wait, my mate starts next week and has been round to show me all his new uniform!

Hey SW, welcome to WWP.

Glad to hear your application was successful, good luck with your career.

With the pleasantries out of the way, do you have any plans to become a 'real' policeman?

There's a gang of PCSO's knocking at the door looking for Orrinoco

Orinoco knows how to make friends and influence people.

May be he wants to be a 'real' Pcso, you never know

Just kidding.