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Police community support officers (PCSOs) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
Statistics on progress with the recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers in England and Wales.
Guidance on placements of police officers and staff outside of their home force (secondments).
Tom Winsor conducted an independent review of police officer and staff remuneration and conditions, published March 2011.
Guidance on the requirement for Chief Officers (or former Chief Officers) to provide notification of their post-service employment within 12 months of them leaving the police service.
This document has been submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
The Minister of State for Policing and Crime's remit letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for chief police officers, 2026 to 2027 pay round.
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