Record numbers of police on long-term sick leave costs taxpayer nearly £3 million per week – with Federation blaming ‘poor management, rising assaults and increasing workloads’
Record numbers of police officers are reportedly taking long-term sick leave, costing taxpayers nearly £3 million a week. The Police Federation attributes the rise to poor management, increasing assaults on officers and heavier workloads, raising concerns about workforce resilience and policing capacity.
The report does not provide a detailed breakdown of the absence figures in the supplied text, but frames the weekly cost as close to £3 million. It presents the issue as part of wider pressure on police forces, with the Federation arguing that working conditions are contributing to prolonged staff absence.
- Police long-term sickness absence has reportedly reached a record level.
- The estimated cost is nearly £3 million each week.
- The Federation cites management, assaults and workloads.