Nine new PSCOs join West Midlands Police

The officers were joined by friends and family for a swoon parade at the Tally Ho! on Friday after completing an intensive six-week training program.

The new recruits will start postings in the local policing areas of Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Coventry, where they will continue to receive coaching and mentoring.

Inspector Hanif Ullah, who leads PCSO training, said: “Having seen the officers progress through their training in just a few weeks, I have no doubt they have a great career ahead of them and will be a credit to the teams they join and to the communities they cover.”

The next cohort of PCSOs will graduate in October as the force looks to recruit 96 new PCSOS before March next year.

Inspector Ullah added: “PCSOs help build trust and confidence in our communities and play an important role in crime prevention through their youth intervention work.

“If you know someone who you think would be ideal for this role, then please encourage them to apply to join us!”

Applications can be made here.