What further steps do Members think can be taken to assist in the retention of police officers?
Abdal Ullah said that from time he had been out on shift with police officers in his link boroughs. He felt that there were many areas where improvements could be made which although perhaps small in themselves had a cumulative effect on self-esteem. Praise and respect from members of the MPA and the local community was always appreciated. Other Members said that they had been struck by the perception that as an organisation the MPS did not appear to have a culture of praising its staff. Angela Slaven reported that the Human Resources Committee was due to consider a report on the introduction of a scheme whereby officers who wished to could continue to serve after the present statutory maximum of 30 years service.
