A NATIONAL EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS

Softcover. Home Office Research Study 297. The Home Office Research Studies are reports on research undertaken by or on behalf of the Home Office. They cover the range of subjects for which the Home Secretary has responsibility. This report looks at what CSOs (Community Support Officers) can achieve in terms of public benefits and how their impact can be maximised, particularly in the context of neighbourhood policing. The study reports on the role and deployment of CSOs in different parts of the country as well as highlighting the importance of training and communication to the successful implementation of the role. Appendices + References. 122pp. 8vo. softcover. F. with no creasing to covers.