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Originally Posted by garinda
'PCSOs Gallacher and Johnson will be accompanying members of Harvey Street Youth and Community Centre on a community trip to Blackpool lights.'
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I think the work they do with the teenagers is great. The teenagers and Police get to know each other better. This helps the Police understand the problems the teenagers have. Do you ever stop to ask them why they hand around in groups causing trouble? The Police do, it allows them to better hanle the situation. As far as the Blackpool trip in concerned it does not say if it will be in Police time or not does it. I know that some of the PC's and PCSO's give up some of their own time for these sort of activities. I also think the Police gain some respect for the youths as well by spending this time with them.
I remember a while back posting that the teenagers were operating a speed camera outside the Youth Centre on Harvey Street with the Police. This helped teach them about speed and the danger associated with it.
I have spoken with all the PCSO's in Ossy and I think we have a good bunch. Next time you see one in town stop and ask them why they get involved with the youth centre. You can then let us all know a bit the info.