Biscuits_AB said:What would happen if a two PCSOs stood by and let a Constable take a kicking by a gang of youths? Would they be expected to intervene then?
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No they would not. There is specific legal advice that absolves them of this responsibility and their training tells them they are not to do so. It depends on the individuals, the guys I lead would back me up, but I would be heavily criticised for relying on them to do so.
Trotsky