Police Morale Is A Real Issue, Home Sec Warned

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Regional fed chairman calls for "proper recognition of the job" in terms of pay - GMP Fed Chairman Ian Hanson says the force is hemorrhaging well-trained and experienced officers who have seen their pay eroded and are leaving.

PSNI has lost 128 officers since January - Fed says reduction means society will 'ultimately suffer' if reductions continue.

Dishonest special lacking 'respect for authority' dismissed - Volunteer officer called group of regulars 'dickheads' and refused to stand-up at misconduct hearing.

Merseyside chief says force 'struggling' to cope - Mr Cooke says he has "never known" force to be so stretched.

Police Morale Is A Real Issue, Home Sec Warned

Supers' Association President calls on government for commitment to policing after warning that goodwill is being lost.

Date - 11th September 2012
By - Cliff Caswell - Police Oracle

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Government ministers should not underestimate the feelings of police officers who feel “under attack and unjustly criticised”, the Home Secretary has been warned In a shot across the bows of the government Ch Supt Derek Barnett,...

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