PCSOs leave the Marston and Northway Neighbourhood police office to go on patrol. Picture: Ric Mellis.28/11/2018.
THAMES Valley Police is looking to employ apprentice community support officers in an attempt to address falling numbers.
Many former PCSOs have left to become full police officers, leaving a vacuum.
Latest figures showed the force was 44 PCSOs short of its target and it has now launched the apprenticeship scheme to bring more people into policing.
Matthew Barber, deputy police & crime commissioner said: “This is a great opportunity for people to learn on the job and gain valuable qualifications."
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