A police community support officer, or as written in legislation Community Support Officer, is a uniformed member of police staff in England and Wales, a role created by Section 38 of the Police Refor
A West Midlands Police PCSO (left) on foot patrol with a constable (right)
A metal shield, one of the different hat badge designs worn by PCSOs.
A PCSO of the Metropolitan Police on duty during the Pride London Parade, July 2011
Two PCSOs (right) with two Police Constables of the City of London Police. Note the unique red edging of the reflective bands and the red shield badges on the headgear of the PCSOs.
Police ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships in police organisations. The rank system defines authority and responsibility in a police organisation, and affects the culture within the polic
Examples of PCSO supervisor epaulettes
Leicestershire Police head police cadet epaulette