Resignations in 1990/91 are averaging 65 per month.
Transfers, already at an all time high in 1989/90 at 20 per month, have in
1990/91 risen to 37 per month.
A Government regulation which allows many of the officers who transfer to retain their higher salaries is currently being examined. The figures for JPO ranks are: -
JPOS
86/87 87/88
88/89
89/90
90/91 To
Projected
1.11.90
1990/91
Resignations
229
382
749
801
456
782
Monthly Avg.
19
32
62
67
65
65
JPOS
86/87
87/88
88/89
89/90
90/91 To
Projected
1.11.90
1990/91
Transfers
27
57
112
242
257
441
Monthly Avg.
2
5
9
20
37
37
3.4
Profiling these leavers shows that for resignations the number of leavers is greatest
shortly after induction - a phenomenon common to any organisation going through a period of expansion. However, closer examination reveals that over the years there is an increasing loss of Constables with between 1 - 8 years of service. These young officers form the backbone of
the Force's front-line policing capability (Beat patrol, PTU, FDP) and the Force can ill-afford
to lose to many.
(SEE GRAPH 7)
3.5
For transfers, a similar profile can be seen. Young officers for one reason or
another leaving early in their service.