PCSO leaves to join the police

PCSO Catherine White.

A Littleborough PCSO is to become a police officer.

Catherine White who has been the police community support officer for the Littleborough Lakeside ward of the Pennine Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) will remain a part of Greater Manchester Police in her new role as a police officer.

The 25-year old PCSO has been with the team since November 2006. She made the career change after working for six months as a clerical assistant at the Co-op Bank.

She said: “I have really enjoyed working as a PCSO, it has helped me in realising my potential and I now know that working indoors is not for me. I want to progress with the knowledge I have gained and become the most effective police officer I can be.

“I will miss the residents and my colleagues who I have built good relations with.

“I would like to thank PC Holt and Sergeant Joanne Reid as their guidance and support has helped me in moving forward with my career."

Since joining the Pennine NPT, Catherine has successfully established Home Watch schemes in the Ealees and Smithybridge area and has built up a great links with community members and officials alike.

Police Constable Cath Holt, community beat manager for Littleborough Lakeside of the Pennine NPT, said: “Catherine has provided the best possible service to members of the public and has used her problem solving abilities to help members of the public and reduce anti-social behaviour. This had always been a local issue for us and the letters of thanks she receives by members of the public is a real reflection of the good work she has done for everyone.

“I will personally miss her and her dedication to her role which she executed professionally throughout and I'm sure that Smithybridge and Ealees will miss her too.

“I along with the community she worked with would like to wish her all the best in her new role as a Police Officer and I’m sure she will be a real success.”

PCSO White’s last day with the Pennine NPT will be 9 October.