Do Police Community Support Officers (pcso's) have to work christmas day and/or new years eve?

Question

I have just got into the PCSO's in West Midlands police and wondered as it is close, do PCSO's have to work Christmas day and/or New Years Eve? or is it optional? or do they not work these days anyway?

thanks

Answer 1

That is a matter of departmental policy, so some may be required. Most do not, as is is not an essential service.