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Degree programme already harming retention rates, says chief

David Crinnion Wastage and retention has always been a problem for Policing, however if what Mr Adderley says is correct, a Police Force with 12% of its Officers having more than 4 years service is a timebomb. The current recruitment strategy appears to want uniformed social workers. Policing is not a liberal occupation, there is a clue in the title 'law enforcement'. There seems to be no proper training in law, the standard of case papers I see is appalling, badly written and poorly presented. The standard of trainers is abysmal, in fact as far as I can see, experienced officers are not appointed as trainers, presumably in case they pass on their knowledge of what is required to new recruits. I believe those currently serving try their best, but the political interference from the Home Office and the lack of support from senior Officers is throwing them to the wolves. It's not good enough

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