Transferring officers attracted by Merseysides PEEL ratings

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Transferring officers attracted by Merseyside's PEEL ratings

Positive inspection reports are enabling Merseyside to recruit 500 new officers – and save on recruitment fees.

PCC Jane Kennedy: recruitment figure 'a big step forward'

Date - 18th February 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Merseyside will begin recruiting on Monday for its uplift quota of 200 officers and has brought forward its quota of 300 new recruits from next year. The force told Police Oracle it will have no trouble meeting its target of 500 new officers...

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