With police numbers falling, the once reported 468 on the island needs replenishing.  It is not simply because of retirements and resignations, the island has a high rates of ‘loss’ due to:

  • long-term sickness (12)
  • suspension (10)

That is about 5% of the workforce incapacitated. Moral may also have been affected by the current Commissioners threats against lower ranks.

But if you fancy a place in the establishment, an old recruitment information page can be found here.  Just remember, you can trust two people, if the other one is dead!

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