Force introduces new Police Community Support Investigator role

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Force introduces new Police Community Support Investigator role

Position creates career path for PCSOs to progress into investigation roles.

PCSIs Craig Evans and Cheryl Belfield

Date - 19th April 2018
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

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Dorset Police has introduced Police Community Support Investigators (PCSIs). The force says the new role will mean it can better meet the demands of modern policing. The 31 PCSIs will be based out of stations to establish face-to-face contact with...

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