Passing the Police Community Support Officer Assessment Process

The role of the PCSO has become an increasingly important entry route into the police.

Over the next few years the number of PCSO's is forecast to exceed 35,000.

Packed with practical advice this manual explains the new nationwide assessment system, giving the reader guidance on how to succeed at every stage, from completing the application pack to preparing for and passing the written assessment exercises.

Written by serving police officers with extensive recruitment experience, this no-nonsense guide will greatly improve the reader's chances of being accepted as a Police Community Support Officer.