‘You can’t taser the gas bill or handcuff the family food shop,’ says the chief constable, as officers struggle to feed their children.
Police chiefs say officers can’t afford to continue working without fair pay for much longer.
According to Federation data, police pay has fallen by 17% since 2000.
Many officers are requesting permission to work second jobs in order to make ends meet.
A senior police officer has spoken out, demanding higher pay for officers who are struggling to feed their children.
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