2007: MEET the latest recruits to the Staffordshire Police “family”. . . Community Support Officers who will soon be out on the streets of towns across Trent Valley.

The new officers lined up at Burton Police Station during their final training before preparing to head off to join colleagues - doubling the number of PCSOs in Trent Valley Division, which covers Burton, Tamworth, Lichfield Burntwood and Uttoxeter.

They include a former bank cashier, a postman, a carer, a DIY store delivery co-ordinator, a florist, a Special Constable and a lighting expert at live events.

PCSO Liane Haddock will be stationed at Lichfield and joins Staffordshire Police from the neighbouring West Midlands force. She is looking forward to meeting and helping many different people.

PCSO Brian Harbon will also be based in Lichfield. A keen sailor, Brian spent last summer teaching sailing skills to people of all ages, some of whom were disabled.

PCSO Deborah Harrison will be stationed at Tamworth. A former international bank employee, Deborah says she switched to becoming a PCSO because she was keen to make a difference in the community.

PCSO Nicola Ayling lives in Burton and is a keen fan of cricket and rugby and will be covering an area of Tamworth.