Poaching English officers to idyllic Highlands could trigger retirees

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Poaching English officers to 'idyllic Highlands' could trigger retirees

A campaign by Police Scotland to poach English officers could backfire by allowing transferees to retire early – thanks to a 'best-kept secret'.

Date - 8th June 2022
By - Chris Smith

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A controversial bid by Scotland to solve its recruitment crisis could end up costing the force by helping more officers to quit. Plans to entice officers in England to sell up and work in idyllic Highland communities have been challenged over...

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