Island Police Officers to recieve £3,000 one-off payment

Island Police Officers are set to receive a one-off payment of £3,000 to 'respond to recruitment and retention issues.'

Government says this is while long-term pay solutions are explored.

The payment will go to all federated ranks of the Isle of Man Constabulary, with a condition to remain in the Police for a period of 12 months.

Ten officers have resigned from the force since January, which government says is having an impact on the ability to maintain an establishment of trained and effective officers. 

Chief Constable, Russ Foster, said: ‘We welcome and appreciate this positive gesture from the Department and Government more broadly. I may be new to this role, but I am acutely aware of the challenges faced by our officers who in real terms have seen a 20% reduction in their pay since 2012.

We need to remind ourselves that our officers are residents of the Island who have chosen a challenging, but also rewarding career to keep us all safe. On a daily basis they put themselves between the public and danger and more often the not deal with people who are enduring the worst experiences of their lives.

Our officers continue to protect vulnerable people, reduce harm in our communities and tackle criminality. This payment is very much earned and well deserved. I hope that it will help ease some of the financial burden experienced by our officers in the short term, whilst we work collaboratively with Government and the Police Federation to make longer-term improvements to police pay.’