NPCC Lead for Workforce responds to Police Federation survey

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Workforce, Chief Constable Giles York said:

“Working in the police service can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be extremely difficult. The whole of the public sector is feeling the squeeze of austerity with staff concerned about low pay increases, lack of promotion opportunities and the likely impact of further budget cuts. When you add to this the stressful and traumatic situations that officers and staff have to deal with day in and day out it is not surprising that morale amongst some is low.

“Those serving in the police also have to weather a constant stream of negative coverage in the media about their profession, and many hardworking employees become weary of this blame culture which looks for fault rather than what lessons can be learned.

"Our staff are doing a magnificent job and victim satisfaction and public confidence in policing are being maintained. Police leaders recognise the pressures for their staff and are committed to improving their welfare and well being."