Police face looming staffing crisis with one in five officers planning to quit
9 months ago

Police face looming staffing crisis with one in five officers planning to quit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The stark figures from the Police Federation’s annual survey come after a record figure of almost 9,200 officers left forces last year, with one police figure warning: “They are feeling that it’s just not worth being a police officer any more. He said last year’s seven per cent pay rise was the only “meaningful” uplift officers have seen in recent years. They are feeling that it’s just not worth being a police officer any more and they can go to the private sector for less risk and be much safer.” open image in gallery Former Met officer Wayne Couzens abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard One officer revealed they were considering leaving the force because overseas police are offered better pay and conditions. “Our latest survey of new police recruits found that 85 per cent of respondents were satisfied with their job, and that 72 per cent intend to stay in their role until retirement age.”

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NSW police officers offered pay rise of up to 39pc in 'highest increase in last 30 years'
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NSW police officers offered pay rise of up to 39pc in 'highest increase in last 30 years'

ABC  

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'Extraordinarily high' demand for police as Queensland officer turnover doubles amid increased workloads
1 year, 2 months ago

'Extraordinarily high' demand for police as Queensland officer turnover doubles amid increased workloads

ABC  

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