Despite pressures, the police are still doing a magnificent job

ACPO Vice-President Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: 

"All parts of the public sector are reporting low morale among staff. There is concern at low pay increases, lack of promotion opportunities and the likely impact of further budget cuts with fewer staff to do more work. 

"Policing is no different but there is also a weariness at what is seen as constant negative press coverage, a blame culture looking for fault rather than learning lessons and a feeling that the realities of some of the social problems the police are having to deal with are just not appreciated. 

"Despite all this our staff are doing a magnificent job and victim satisfaction and public confidence in policing are being maintained. Police leaders recognise the pressures their staff are under and are working on many local initiatives to try and improve welfare and staff well being."