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Force's take on A19 'could pave way' for cull of skilled officers

By Sarah Bebbington

9/2/2010

ONE force has admitted it may make officers retire to save money – in what is believed to be a UK first.

Warwickshire Police this week said it is 'considering implementing regulation A19' of the Police Pensions Regulations 1987, which allows for the compulsory retirement of officers with 30 years' service 'on grounds of efficiency of the force'.'

A number of chief constables recently sought advice on the legality of A19 before considering whether to implement it.

A force spokesman said this week: 'The use of this regulation is just one of many options in how the force could reduce its expenditure. A decision on the use or otherwise of this regulation will be made by the force in the coming weeks.'

If the force decides to go ahead with the move, it could open the floodgates for forces nationwide to lay off thousands of officers, according to Simon Payne, chairman of Warwickshire Police Federation, who is seeking legal advice on the issue.

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Cash saver: Forces have been urged to think carefully about using the cost-cutting move of compulsorily retiring officers.
Cash saver: Forces have been urged to think carefully about using the cost-cutting move of compulsorily retiring officers.(Image Source)

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