Mae PCSOs yn gweithio gyda swyddogion yr heddlu ac yn rhannu rhai o’u pwerau, ond nid eu holl bwerau. Maent yn gyswllt hanfodol rhwng eu cymunedau a gwasanaeth yr heddlu wrth sicrhau bod gan bobl y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt.
Police Community Support Officers work with police officers and share some, but not all of their powers. They provide an important link between their communities and the police service to ensure people have the support they need