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Recommendation 72
72
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 189
Individual police forces cannot solely design effective workforce plans in isolation.
Conclusion
It is no longer sufficient that individual forces design their own workforce plans and strategies in isolation. Crime crosses force boundaries and requires specialist officers and recruits with unique skills. Following the end of the uplift programme, it must be a priority of the Government to set out how it intends to work with forces to deliver an effective workforce strategy that will enable the Police to adequately meet the challenges of the future.
Government Response Summary
The government states it continues to work with forces to maintain officer numbers and support partners in developing longer-term workforce plans, acknowledging the importance of effective workforce strategies.
Paragraph Reference:
189
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
104. Following successful delivery of the Police Uplift Programme, the Government has continued to work with forces to support the commitment to maintain officer numbers at Uplift levels. It is important that each police force has an effective workforce plan in place, to meet current and future needs. The Home Office continues to work closely with policing partners nationally as they seek to build on the success of the Uplift in developing longer term workforce plans.