Sue Madsen is a serving police sergeant with Durham Constabulary. Her current post as a police trainer and trainer development officer is based within the professional development unit of Durham Constabulary, where she deals exclusively with the operational tutelage period and assessment of student police officers. Sue also holds a Certificate of Education and is both a qualified Recruit Assessor and Police Promotions OSPRE exam assessor.

A compendium of policing skills specifically designed to aid both newly-recruited and established Police Community Support Officers (PSCOs).

Introduction
Role of the Police Community Support Officer
Skills and Abilities
Effective Foot Patrol
Anti-Social Behaviour (Youth Nuisance)
Community Meetings
Licensing
Traffic Related Duties
Vehicle Nuisance
Statement Writing
Appendix A: PCSO: suggested standardised powers
Appendix B: PCSO: role profile
Appendix C: Witness statement: property
Appendix D: Witness statement: youth nuisance
Appendix E: Witness statement: alcohol
Index