PEEL Special Focus: recruitment and retention are crucial, says HMI

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PEEL Special Focus: recruitment and retention are crucial, says HMI

Forces who are rated highly in terms of their policing performance also tend to look after their work forces better according to HM Inspectors.

Date - 7th February 2020
By - Chris Smith

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HM Inspectorate are now looking at retention, staff development and wellbeing as part of their work. HM Inspector of Constabulary, Matt Parr, said: “We’re very clear that the pressure on police officers over the last five years has...

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