PCSO Hats – during hot weather

Yesterday the Branch received a number of phone calls with reference to PCSOs wearing baseball caps when it is hot and sunny. 

Just to confirm that in the “UNIFORM POLICY” it states that you need a Superintendents authority before wearing them.  However during a meeting with the Chief Constable, Unison asked if the rank could be reduced, the Chief agreed to lower this to a Chief Inspector. 

We cannot stress enough – please do not misuse this by wearing the caps on a rainy day, unless you are on a push bike, the caps are for hot weather only!

If you have any queries please contact Mark Simon via the Force internal email system