The role of the Police Community Support Officer in North Norfolk

PCSO's are uniformed staff within the Norfolk Constabulary who's many roles include foot patrols aimed at the prevention and deterrent of crime, by supporting the police in their duties and also the community in a practical manner.  One of the main roles of the PCSO is to tackle Anti-social behaviour and for that we need the help of the public.  When we receive calls from people telling us that children/youths are causing problems they often do not give any sort of description, it would help us in tracing the individuals concerned by taking a few basic details;
Approximate age, height, hair colour, clothing (i.e. navy sweatshirt and blue jeans), and anything else that distinguishes them, i.e. on a bike or a skateboard.

These are details that can be seen from within a property through the windows, so there is no need to confront anyone. It is very important as police officers we locate areas with localised problems and identify offenders, talk to the right people and get to the bottom of the problem. I have given you my contact number please use it, should you feel I could help in the Community with any of the aforementioned issues.

PCSO Caroline O'Brien  based at Holt Police Station, 07799 716985. (This phone is also utilised by PCSO Shane Vertigan who is based at Fakenham Police Station).

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