Use of Force
A PCSO can use reasonable force to arrest or detain a suspected offender. As citizens of the UK, all PCSOs have the power to use reasonable force. PCSOs in theory can all use handcuffs to detain using their own detention powers or arrest using 'any person' powers when on duty. At present only 2 forces permit this and issue handcuffs.
The use of reasonable force is provided by s3 Criminal Law Act 1967, Common Law and the Human Rights Act 1998
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