Zero pay award the last straw for officer morale, survey shows

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Zero pay award 'the last straw' for officer morale, survey shows

The pay freeze officer safety and toxic media coverage means a significant number of officers are considering leaving the service.

Down but not out: Pay and toxic media coverage has hit morale, says Fed

Date - 16th February 2022
By - Chris Smith

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The Police Federation’s annual morale survey revealed the depth of dissatisfaction among rank and file officers and that included their relationship with senior command. Of 29,587 officers who responded, 95 per cent said their treatment had a...

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