Two things:
- An officer shortage would surely be better for the public;
- They are complaining that they can’t be abusive to the public without repercussions.
Best lower the standards to get the numbers make it real horror-show
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Policing is facing a “perfect storm”, with fears of a looming staffing crisis as figures reveal more than one in five officers is poised to quit the service.
Federation chairman Steve Hartshorn warned policing is facing a recruitment and retention crisis if another 9,000 leave the force this year – adding that the attrition rate has previously sat at between 6,000 to 7,000 leavers.
More than two-thirds indicated they had experienced feelings of stress, low mood, anxiety or other problems with their mental health and wellbeing over the last 12 months, according to the survey of more than 28,000 officers.
Mr Hartshorn continued: “At a critical time where the police service is looking to rebuild eroded public confidence, a sustained recruitment and retention programme is needed to meet demand and deliver.
The survey comes after Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley revealed he is facing a “deeply concerning” workforce shortfall, with the country’s biggest force expected to be 1,400 short by the end of March.
The need for long-term thinking around funding is at a critical point and we must do all we can to ensure our people have the right skills, knowledge and support to continue delivering an outstanding service for the public.”
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