Cumbria Police Federation chief warns of recruitment-retention crisis, citing low pay and high inflation.
Cumbria Police Federation chief Ed Russell warns of a "crisis" in recruitment and retention of police officers, with experienced officers leaving the force. He supports a call for police pay to rise at or above the rate of inflation. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley highlights that officers have faced a 16% real-terms pay cut over the last 12 years, and the high cost of living is exacerbating the issue.
April 07, 2024
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