About PSR Train
I'm Robert Cashman. PSR Train is the PSRAS exam preparation site I built for trainee police station reps and solicitors refreshing Code C.
Robert Cashman, criminal defence solicitor. I've worked in criminal law for over 30 years, and I've been a solicitor since 2001.
PSR Train is independent preparation. It does not award PSRAS accreditation. Your assessment organisation decides when you are accredited.
psrtrain.com is run by Defence Legal Services Limited. The company is not a law firm and is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The guides here are general information and training, not legal advice on your own case. Robert Cashman is a solicitor and writes the material in a personal capacity.
Why I built it
I've trained a lot of trainee reps who know PACE and Code C on paper but lose marks when an officer pushes to interview early or a client raises vulnerability late. PSR Train lets you practise timed MCQs, CIT-style scenarios, and syllabus modules with worked explanations, so you spot those moments before the real assessment.
What is on the platform
- Question banks and learning modules mapped to PSRAS syllabus areas
- Timed mock exams and CIT-style scenarios with feedback you can learn from
- PACE 1984 and Code C reference material tied to practice questions
- A public legal advice hub with general information on police station rights (England and Wales only; not legal advice)
For the detail, see what you study on PSR Train.
Who PSR Train is for
I built PSR Train for people preparing for PSRAS or refreshing Code C. It supports your study. It does not replace accreditation, firm supervision or legal advice on a live case.
Trainees and aspiring PSRs
Anyone building knowledge before supervised attendances or sitting the PSRAS assessments. I usually tell them to map the syllabus first, then alternate modules with timed MCQs so weak topics show up early.
Accreditation candidates
People working on the PSRAS written examination, portfolio or Critical Incidents Test. PSR Train is preparation only. Your accreditation comes from your assessment organisation, not from this site.
Practising PSRs
Accredited representatives refreshing PACE, custody procedure and interview habits between busy rotas. Use it for structured refreshers, not as a substitute for continuing competence obligations, supervision requirements, or formal accreditation requirements.
Legal teams and firms
Firms may use the platform as a supplementary training tool for staff who are training to become, or already are, PSRs. It does not replace in-house training, supervision or the official accreditation process.
Who it is not for
PSR Train is not for members of the public seeking legal advice. At a police station, ask the custody officer for free, independent legal advice. You may ask for the duty solicitor or your own solicitor. We do not provide legal advice to clients.
Our training does not by itself qualify you to attend police stations or give legally aided advice. You must complete the official PSRAS process and be accredited and registered.
Company details
PSR Train is operated by DEFENCELEGALSERVICES LIMITED, a company registered in England and Wales. Company number 09900871. VAT registration number: GB 267 237 387. ICO registration number ZA198500. Contact: robertcashman@defencelegalservices.co.uk.
- Registered company
- DEFENCELEGALSERVICES LIMITED
- Company number
- 09900871
- VAT
- GB 267 237 387
- Author
- Robert Cashman, solicitor. Site run by Defence Legal Services Limited.
Further resources
For PSR community, news, and profession-specific resources in the UK, we recommend PoliceStationRepUK, a hub for police station representatives. For structured custody attendance notes, see Custody Note — Windows: Get it on Microsoft Store (UK); Download for Mac (notarised).
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