EXTRA support has arrived to combat low level crime and disorder in Thame.
Two new police community support officers (PCSOs) will be out on the streets from November, 3 to complement the work of police officers by focusing predominantly on lower level crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour, freeing up time for uniformed officers to concentrate on tackling the most serious crimes.
Their appointment has been made possible thanks to joint funding between Thames Valley Police, South Oxfordshire District Council and the Home Office. A further three PCSOs will be joining the area at the end of November.
Diane Jackson, aged 38, will be one of the PCSOs based in Thame. She decided to join Thames Valley Police after speaking to an existing PCSO while she was working in a shop in the town.
She said: ?I was looking for a career change but couldn?t decide what I should be doing. While I was working in Woolworths two PCSOs came into the shop to introduce themselves. I got talking to them about their role and what it entailed and thought it sounded like the perfect job for me, so I applied.?
Zoe Eele, aged 23, will also be based at Thame. She worked for Unique Pub Company and also as a prison officer at Spring Hill Prison at weekends.
PCSOs have been part of Southern Oxfordshire?s for a year and since they began they have assisted with major events, taken part in community safety events and been involved with tackling anti-social behaviour.
Thames Valley Police has also bid for Government funding for a further 193 PCSOs. The results of the bid should be known by the end of November. The Force continues to recruit for PCSOs, anyone interested in applying should look at the Force website www.thamesvalley.police.uk or call the PCSO Recruitment hot-line number on 01865 846829.
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