Brighton photographer stopped for taking 'terror' festive lights photos (From The Argus)

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  Old Ladys Gin wrote:
  Yes but realise that these were not police officers, they were PCSOs or whatever they are called.
  They are quasi police with few powers, and less education than a main stream police officer.
  It is perfectly plain that they were overstepping any kind of reasonable mark.
  A lot of the general public do not realise what powers these quasi officers have, I suggest you Google it and find out. It may surprise you to discover that they have very few, and certainly not what appears to have been attempted here.
  Are we to let anyone in a uniform, even an ill fitting one, dictate to us?

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  To provide a uiniformed, official presence in a specified area with the aim of improving the quality of life in the community, making its people feel confident and reassured
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  By the use of powers and working with partners and community organisations to address anti-social behaviour, the fear of crime, environmental issues and other factors which affect the quality of people's lives
  
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  Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for cycling on the pavement
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  Issue local authority FPNs for dog fouling and litter
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  ************ Demand name and address of people acting in an anti-social manner or committing a relevant offence*************
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  Seize alcohol from people in designated no drinking areas
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  Seize alcohol from young people
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  Seize tobacco from young people
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  Enter property to save life or limb or prevent serious damage
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  Seize vehicles used to cause alarm, etc
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  Remove abandoned vehicles
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  Carry out Section 4 PACE road checks
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  Stop vehicles for testing
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  Enforce cordoned areas (S.36 Terrorism Act 2000)
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  Stop and search vehicles and items carried by persons under Ss.44 and 45 of the Terrorism Act 2000
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  Disperse groups and remove young persons to their place of residence (Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003)
  
  
  seems like they are well with in there rights to do what they did"
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