New PCSOs strengthen Neighbourhood Policing says PCC Joy Allen

News
|
July 11, 2024

Welcoming 18 PCSOs to Durham Constabulary, PCC Joy Allen said that their recruitment highlighted her commitment to a strong local police presence.

“The public have made it clear to me that Neighbourhood Policing is their top priority, so I have made it mine too,” said the Commissioner.  “If we are to increase the public’s trust and confidence in policing, we have to listen and respond to what they tell us.

“That’s exactly what I did in my first term of Office and as I develop my new Police and Crime Plan, I want them to know that it will be shaped by the public, for the public.

“PCSOs are a vital part of our local policing teams and I recognise, from the feedback I receive, that the public value them very highly.   It is also a great job,with a different challenge every day.  

“I know some people use it as a springboard to become a police officer, while others simply want to be part of the local police family.   Whichever, I want all our PCSOs to know I support them and their role and value the job they do.”

Ends

Read More News

PCC joins partners for high-profile climate change summit

The PCC joined emergency services partners, criminal justice experts and academics for a new summit pushing for local action to address climate change

News
|
June 19, 2025
Read More

Ketamine: Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington shares the harrowing story of a heartbroken mother

PCC Joy Allen is well aware ketamine kills. Here she recounts the story of a mother whose life has changed irrevocably having become her son’s carer.

News
|
August 6, 2025
Read More

PCC meets mentoring experts helping to reduce poverty and turn around lives

The PCC met support workers helping to lift vulnerable people out of poverty and their plans to increase help for women in the criminal justice system

News
|
August 1, 2025
Read More