Detective caseloads are harming recruitment, Fed warns

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Detective caseloads are harming recruitment, Fed warns

Federation leaders have warned that caseloads of 30 per officer with multiple victims and witnesses is causing recruitment and retention issues.

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Date - 20th January 2021
By - Chris Smith

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Recruitment and retention within forces for detective roles is being limited because potential recruits can see the impact of a lack of resources and work pressure on colleagues. Greater Manchester Police Federation’s detective lead said...

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