West Mercia increases starting salaries for new recruits

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West Mercia increases starting salaries for new recruits

The force has said the uplift has been made to ensure they are consistent with other forces in the region.

Date - 31st May 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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West Mercia student officers are set to see an uplift in their salaries from September 1. DHEP and PCDA entrants will start on an annual salary of £26,682 while colleagues on the IPLDP+ will start on £25,269 a year. Student officers...

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