FOI 0879-2023/24 - Police leaver rates
Request:
Q1. In the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, how many constables were accepted onto the following training courses?
a) the Degree Holder Entry Programme,
b) the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship,
c) the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme?
Please provide these figures in a spreadsheet.
Q2. In the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, how many constables voluntarily resigned whilst on:
a) the Degree Holder Entry Programme
b) the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
c) the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme
Please provide these figures in the same spreadsheet as above.
Q3. For the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, please break down the number of voluntary resignations by length of service:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- 10 - 15 years
- 15 - 20 years
- 20 - 25 years
- 25 - 30 years
Q4. Provide a short analysis explaining the key reasons for voluntary resignations derived from exit interviews or surveys.
Q5. Provide a summary of actions taken to improve police officer retention.
Response:
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Q1a. 38
Q1b. 250
Q1c. 0
Q2a. 3
Q2b. 98
Q2c. 0
Q3. Please see the table below showing the total amount of voluntary resignations for the period between 2020 to 2023 broken down by year and length of service.
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|
Calendar Year |
|||
|
Amount of service |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
|
Less than 1 Year |
13 |
9 |
13 |
19 |
|
1-5 years |
12 |
21 |
28 |
17 |
|
5-10 years |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
|
10-15 years |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
15-20 years |
2 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
|
20-25 years |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
25-30 years |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Q4. From previous reviews examples include but not limited to:
- Work/life balance
- Stress
- Pressures/responsibilities of the role
- Lack of flexible working
Q5. North Yorkshire Police introduced Say and stay interview process in late 2023 to help staff/officers who are thinking of leaving a chance to voice their issues/concerns surrounding that matter. Thus in turn helps with raising workplace confidence, satisfaction and assist with retention. Since implemented, several officers have stayed as a result of the new process.
Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.