Concerns over number of police officers leaving force

Tuesday, 27 October 2015 00:00

Concerns are being raised about the number of police officers leaving the Isle of Man Constabulary.

Onchan MHK Peter Karran will broach the issue in the House of Keys today - he wants to know how many have left in the last three years and why.

Earlier this month the Chief Constable revealed more officers had left than expected which resulted in the roads policing unit being disbanded and specialist posts being left unfilled.

North Douglas MHK John Houghton thinks there's a problem with morale:

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson admits staff shortages have caused issues:

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