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Police Workforce Update
29 July 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the acceptance of pay and allowance recommendations for police officers from two review bodies, the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB).
Action Requested
The Government has accepted a consolidated increase of 4.75% to all police officer ranks effective from September 1, 2024, along with additional funding commitments and other specific recommendations detailed by both review bodies. Further reviews are proposed for remuneration practices.
Key Facts
- The PRRB recommended a consolidated pay increase of 4.75% for all police officer ranks in England and Wales.
- Additional funding of £175m will be provided to forces in 2024-25.
- London Weighting should increase by 4.75%; the On-call Allowance increased from £20 to £25; Dog Handlers’ Allowance uprated by 4.75%, with additional rate for more than one dog raised to 50% of first dog's rate.
- The recommendation to withdraw PCCs' power to vary a Chief Constable’s starting pay is accepted.
- Discretion for chief officers to set new constables' starting salaries at either pay point 1 or 2 on the scale is accepted, subject to detailed proposals.
- Annual leave entitlement time reduction from 20 to 10 years and an increase in new entrants’ annual leave from 22 to 25 days are accepted with phased implementation.
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