if a pcso comes accross someone behaving in an antisocial manner, how do they check the name they are given is correct?

May seem stupid but im wondering?

Over the radio I presume

The same way as police officers - asking for any identification the person has on them. If not, then like Sarge said, they get on the blower.

WHAT POWER DO THEY HAVE TO DEMAND NAME AND ADDRESS?

Probably the same power as us, none at all.

Still they get training in giving a stern teddy bear stare which sometimes helps.

NO, anything but the teddy bear stare

If they ran off whilst the PCSO was asking for a name or checking details would the PCSO give chase and direct in PCs because they suspect they have done something serious or would they wait and look for them. The reason i ask is because surly they would run off again if they were seen by a PC or PCSO??????

Thanks

OBP, surely you've heard of the police reform act?
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/20020030.htm
Section 50 Persons acting in an anti-social manner

(1) If a constable in uniform has reason to believe that a person has been acting, or is acting, in an anti-social manner (within the meaning of section 1 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) (anti-social behaviour orders)), he may require that person to give his name and address to the constable.

(2) Any person who-

(a) fails to give his name and address when required to do so under subsection (1), or
( gives a false or inaccurate name or address in response to a requirement under that subsection,
is guilty of an offence and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Only several away from Section 59!!

Wow what an excellent piece of kit how longs that been around

Did you not get the memo?

so they can do the same checks as a PC when detaining someone in a town

Off topic


Been watching batman begins rich?

YEP, how did you know?

The "Didn't you get the memo" line. I love that film

Ditto that mate