PCSO Powers?

[willy6215]

hello to all you support officers out there could some of you please tell me your powers?
ones of interest are power to detain.
and traffic powers(parking tickets)
could you please state please what force  you work
cheers

[chica]

Hi willy,

All forces differ, some PCSOs have be allocated powers and some either have limited powers or none.  I have limited powers at the moment, however, thats changing in the new year.  I have found since being in the Police as a PCSO for 2 years, everything changes... The role is always evolving.  Re: detaining, you can for 30 mins until the arrival of a Police Officer or take the person in question to the Police Station if they wish to do so.  In my force we are not allowed to man handle but I believe that may be different in other forces.  

I just wish someone would make the role set and that every force follows the same script.  I think it's too confusing for not only the public but Police staff also.